West Asia war: Iran threatens to halt Gulf trade as US mulls new sanctions
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Tensions escalate in West Asia as Iran threatens to block key Gulf trade routes in response to US economic pressure, while the US considers new sanctions. The conflict has drawn reactions from various countries, including the UK, Israel, and Pakistan.
Iran has warned it may shut key regional trade routes if the US doesn't ease its blockade on Iranian ports. The US is considering tougher economic measures, including secondary sanctions on financial institutions supporting Iranian financial flows. US President Donald Trump said the conflict may be nearing an end, despite ongoing tensions. Iran's top military leadership has threatened to block exports and imports across the Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman, and Red Sea. The conflict has drawn international attention, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stating it's 'not our war' after Trump criticized the UK for staying out of strikes on Iran. Israel and the US share 'identical goals' in the conflict, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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