Iran has warned Gulf countries against allowing their territory to be used for attacks on the country, saying such actions could have serious consequences for regional oil production.
Seyed Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, said, "If their territory is used against Iran, they must say goodbye to oil production in the Middle East."
The remarks come as Tehran called on the United Nations to condemn the seizure by the United States of an Iranian cargo ship, the Touska, characterising the move as an act of "piracy" and a "material breach" of the ceasefire.
Iran's Ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, urged the Security Council to demand the ship's release, stating the act "severely endangers the safety and security of vital shipping lanes."
Trump extends ceasefire
US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday to allow time for Tehran to prepare a "unified proposal," following a request by Pakistani officials.
However, Trump wrote on social media that the US will maintain the naval blockade.
Regarding the Touska, which was seized on Sunday after failing to respond to warnings, Trump added: "Our Navy ship stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engine room."
Hostilities escalated since the United States and Israel launched a joint war on 28 February, leading to retaliatory strikes by Tehran on assets in regional countries.
Pakistan hosted the first round of peace talks on 11 April after brokering the initial two-week ceasefire.
