Oman Sea Will Become Graveyard Of U.S Navy, Says Iran, If America Does Not End Hormuz Blockade

Iran has given a stern warning to Washington, stating that the Gulf of Oman could become a ‘graveyard’ for U.S Navy ships deployed in the region if the U.S. does not end the naval blockade targeting Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Maj. Gen. Mohsen Rezaei, a senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader and member of the Expediency Discernment Council, called the blockade ‘an act of war’ while arguing that responding to it is Iran’s natural right.

He added that the U.S should not interpret Iran’s patience as an act of acceptance of the economic pressure imposed on the country by the U.S through blocking its oil exports.

Rezaei questioned the presence of the U.S military buildup in the Gulf region, arguing that there is no reason for Washington to deploy its warships.

“America comes here and brings its warships. Who is its enemy?” he asked, noting that the Soviet Union, once cited by the U.S as a strategic threat, does not exist.

He also said that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial ships, he made it clear that it will be closed to military buildups and any attempts which threaten the security of the region.

According to Iranian media, mostly Chinese vessels had passed through the Strait after receiving authorisation from the Iranian Navy.

Many European countries are also engaging in negotiations with Tehran to secure safe transit access through the waterway.

Iran argues that the U.S blockade, which came into effect on April 13, 2026, is in violation of the ceasefire terms and must be lifted before negotiations can begin.

Tehran wants confidence-building measures before entering talks with the U.S.

This includes an end to regional conflicts, especially in Lebanon, the removal of sanctions against Iran and the release of frozen funds and assets.

It also wants compensation for war damages and official recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump, on the other hand, wants Iran to give up its nuclear program before moving further, a demand Iran is not ready to accept.

In an interview given to a U.S media outlet, Trump warned Iran by saying, “The clock is ticking for Iran,” They had better get moving fast, or they are not gonna have anything left.”