Iran Threatens US Forces in Gulf of Oman Over Blockade

Iran's top military adviser threatened on May 18, 2026, to turn the Gulf of Oman into a "graveyard" for ships if the United States does not end its blockade. Iran also threatened to destroy all US bases in the southern Persian Gulf and across the Middle East. The warnings specifically targeted US warships in the Gulf of Oman. The statements mark a sharp escalation in tensions between Iran and the United States in the region.