NATO & Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi

NATO: NATO allies, including France and the United Kingdom, have stated they will not participate in the US blockade of Iranian ports but have offered to help safeguard the Strait of Hormuz once an agreement is in place.

Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi: Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, head of Iran's military central command, issued the threat to shut down Red Sea trade if the US blockade is not lifted.

NATO: Germany traditionally plays a leading role within NATO in mine clearance operations, and Donald Trump has criticized NATO allies for not supporting US-Israel military actions.

Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi: Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, commander of Iran's joint military command, has threatened to halt trade in the region if the US does not lift its naval blockade.

Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi: Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, head of the Iranian military's central command center, warned that Iran's armed forces would not allow exports or imports in the Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman, and Red Sea if the United States does not relent.