Tehran: The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council warned Saturday that the continuation of the US maritime blockade could lead to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and other strategic waterways, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

According to Nam News Network, a statement carried by state broadcaster IRIB quoted Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as saying that continued US provocations would not only further restrict the key Strait of Hormuz but also result in the closure of other maritime chokepoints.

He emphasized that the consequences of Washington's actions would impact the global economy, the energy market, and American voters. This likely points to the upcoming US congressional elections this November, where issues such as higher prices and the unpopular war are prominent.

On July 14, the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the reimposition of a maritime blockade on Iran under the direction of President Donald Trump.

Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated in recent weeks, with Washington carrying out strikes on Iran and Tehran responding by targeting US military facilities and equipment in the region.

The US has demanded that Iran halt attacks on commercial shipping and guarantee freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Tehran insists that vessel transits be governed by a mechanism it administers through the strategic waterway along its coastline.