Iran Threatens To Disrupt Gulf Trade In Response To U.S. Naval Blockade

The commander of Iran’s joint military command has threatened to halt trade in the Gulf region if the U.S. does not lift its blockade on Iranian ports. U.S. Central Command says no vessels have made it past U.S. naval forces during the first 48 hours of the blockade Even so, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the war in Iran was “very close to over.” Trump also claimed that China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran. Meanwhile, mediators’ efforts to extend a ceasefire between the United States and Iran have made progress as the warring sides are expected to resume negotiations.