U.S. strikes Iran again, Parliament Speaker warns of 'non-zero' cost for bullying

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a stern warning against further U.S. military action, vowing retaliation if airstrikes on Iran are repeated. The statement comes after the U.S. military confirmed a new round of airstrikes on August 8, intended to maintain the free flow of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on X, Ghalibaf asserted that the era of bullying and reneging on promises is over, emphasizing that such actions will no longer be without consequence. He specifically addressed the Strait of Hormuz, stating that its openness is contingent on Iran's arrangements, not U.S. threats. "Don't waste your efforts, or you will sink deeper," he cautioned the United States.

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Bullying and extortion are over. We will never yield.

This warning follows the U.S. Treasury's revocation of previous authorizations for Iranian oil sales on August 7. Concurrently, the U.S. Central Command reported that American forces had targeted over 80 Iranian sites with precision-guided munitions. Ghalibaf reiterated Iran's stance, declaring on X, "The era of bullying and extortion is over. We will never yield."

Previously, Ghalibaf had also stated that Iran would never bow to the United States following earlier U.S. military actions. The escalating tensions highlight the volatile situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transport.

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Don't waste your efforts, or you will sink deeper.