<p>Iran escalated its rhetoric on Wednesday, with the commander of its joint military command threatening to extend disruption far beyond the Strait of Hormuz unless Washington lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports. According to Iranian state media, Ali Abdollahi warned that Tehran would &#8220;act with strength to defend its national sovereignty and its interests,&#8221; &#8230;</p> </p><p><p>https://splash247.com/iran-threatens-wider-blockade/</p></p>