Iran Warns US Forces Will Be Attacked If They Approach Strait of Hormuz

Tehran has issued a stern warning to Washington, asserting that any foreign military presence, especially from the United States, will face direct attack if it ventures into the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This strong declaration comes in response to President Donald Trump's recent announcement that the US intends to escort commercial vessels through the vital waterway, a move Iran views as provocative and a violation of its sovereignty.

Major General Ali Abdollahi of the Iranian military's central command stated unequivocally that "any foreign armed force -- especially the aggressive US military -- if they intend to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz, will be targeted and attacked." This rhetoric underscores Iran's determination to maintain control over a chokepoint critical to global oil supplies and its willingness to use force to deter perceived incursions.

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We warn that any foreign armed force -- especially the aggressive US military -- if they intend to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz, will be targeted and attacked.

Iran has consistently maintained that the security of the Strait of Hormuz rests firmly within the grasp of its armed forces. The Islamic Republic insists that any passage through the strait must be coordinated with its military, framing any unilateral action by foreign powers as a direct challenge to its authority and regional stability. This standoff highlights the ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf and Iran's resolve to project power in its immediate vicinity.

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We have repeatedly stated that the security of the Strait of Hormuz is under the control of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and under all circumstances, any safe passage must be coordinated with these forces.