Coastal Attack

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Any coastal attack will lead to full Gulf closure, warns Iran

Mon, 23 Mar 2026

An attack on Iran's southern coast or ​attempt to blockade Kharg Island, its main ⁠oil export hub, will lead to ​Gulf routes being cut with the ‌laying of sea mines, including floating ‌mines ⁠that can be released from the coast, the country's Defence Council said on Monday according to state media.