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Senior Iranian official warns of maritime exclusion zone if US 'economic warfare' continues

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Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, stated on Tuesday that Iran may establish a maritime exclusion zone across the Gulf. The official indicated that this measure would be a response to ongoing United States economic policies, which he characterized as economic warfare against Tehran.

The warning highlights escalating tensions between the two nations regarding maritime security and economic sanctions. By linking the potential restriction of Gulf waters to US economic actions, the statement frames the proposed exclusion zone as a strategic countermeasure intended to address perceived external pressure.

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