Iran has issued a strong warning to the United States over its continuing naval blockade, saying any attempt to choke its maritime trade will only escalate the conflict in West Asia. Iranian officials declared that no hostile action by the US would go unanswered, describing the blockade as an expansion of the war rather than a defensive measure. The warning comes even as missile strikes between the two sides have paused for the past three days, raising hopes for diplomacy. However, despite the temporary halt in direct attacks, the US Navy continues to enforce restrictions on vessels heading to or departing from Iranian ports. According to reports, several ships have been intercepted, while some vessels that allegedly ignored US warnings were disabled, significantly disrupting Iran's maritime trade.