DistantNews
Support us
🇮🇱 Israel /Conflict & Security

Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz, hit 'twice the number of targets' as US - report

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz and strike twice the number of targets if attacked by the United States.
  • An unknown Iranian source stated that the strait would only reopen under Iran's arrangements, referencing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
  • The threat comes amid escalating tensions, with U.S. President Donald Trump indicating a potential strike on Iran.

Iran has issued a stern warning, threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz and retaliate with double the force if the United States initiates any strikes. An unnamed Iranian source, cited by state broadcaster Press TV, declared that the vital waterway would only be reopened according to Iran's own terms, referencing the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)."

as per the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

— Unknown Iranian sourceStating the condition under which Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The source emphasized Iran's resolve, stating, "The developments of the past 48 hours show Iran won't back down from managing the Hormuz." The warning extended to U.S. partners in the region, with the source asserting that the regime "does not distinguish between the United States and its partners."

The developments of the past 48 hours show Iran won't back down from managing the Hormuz.

— Unknown Iranian sourceHighlighting Iran's firm stance on the Strait of Hormuz.

This escalation follows direct threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, who indicated a potential strike on Iran, stating, "We're going to hit them hard tonight." Trump cited Iran's alleged actions over 47 years, including "killing soldiers, killing people," as justification and suggested the U.S. might reimpose a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. president also claimed that U.S. forces had destroyed Iranian boats, making any attempt to deploy mines difficult.

Any threat will receive a powerful response.

— Unknown Iranian sourceIssuing a warning about retaliation against threats.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Jerusalem Post. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog