Iran has acknowledged that its foreign trade has declined by roughly one-third due to ongoing U.S. sanctions and a naval blockade, according to an official statement released on state media. The announcement came as Tehran reaffirmed its determination to resist economic pressure and maintain control over the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz.

The Iranian government attributed the contraction in trade to the combined effects of sanctions and ongoing regional hostilities. The statement emphasized that addressing the economic challenges resulting from these factors remains a key priority for the administration.

This development occurs approximately six months after coordinated attacks attributed to the United States and Israel, actions that have led Washington to intensify its efforts to isolate Iran economically. The U.S. has issued warnings to other countries, urging them to sever business dealings with Iran or risk facing secondary sanctions themselves.

Despite the difficulties, Iranian officials have signaled resolve to uphold sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint through which a significant portion of the world's oil supplies pass. Control over this passage is central to Tehran’s strategic leverage in the region.

The U.S. sanctions aim to limit Iran’s economic capabilities, pressuring Tehran to curtail activities related to its nuclear program and regional influence. However, Iran’s acknowledgment of the trade decline underscores the tangible impact of these measures, even as Iranian leadership insists on enduring resistance.

At present, no detailed figures have been provided beyond the approximate one-third reduction in foreign trade volume, and the scope of the naval blockade remains closely watched by international observers monitoring tensions in the Gulf region.