Iran vows to clear Arabian Sea of US forces as tensions rise

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned that Iranian forces will soon push foreign enemy forces out of the Arabian Sea, saying they have already driven enemy vessels away from waters off southern Iran toward that sea. He stated via Telegram that enemy forces do not dare enter the Persian Gulf, amid rising US‑Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

For Nigerians, this matters because any disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz—through which a large share of global oil passes—can affect world oil prices and freight costs. Nigeria’s oil export revenues and domestic fuel prices are sensitive to such shifts, and Nigerian seafarers or workers on vessels transiting the region could face heightened risk.

Stay alert to updates on oil price movements and official advisories from agencies like the NNPC and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If you work in maritime logistics, review safety protocols and consider contingency plans for possible delays or rerouting.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/28/khamenei-warns-us-as-iran-vows-to-clear-arabian-sea-of-enemy-forces/