Iran accuses US of covert military transport in Hormuz, threatens strikes on bases
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that the United States used commercial ships to transport military personnel and equipment through the Strait of Hormuz from June 26 to July 8, turning off radar systems to evade Iranian detection. The ministry warned regional countries hosting U.S. bases not to allow them to be used for attacks on Iran, threatening to target the bases in retaliation.
Covert Transport Allegations
In a statement released on Saturday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry detailed alleged U.S. operations in the Strait of Hormuz between June 26 and July 8. It claimed that U.S. warships escorted oil and natural gas tankers, while commercial vessels were used to transport military personnel and combat equipment. According to the ministry, the ships’ radar systems were turned off to avoid detection by Iranian forces. The statement did not provide specific evidence or ship names but emphasized the covert nature of the transport.
Threat to Regional U.S. Bases
The ministry directly addressed regional countries hosting U.S. military bases, urging them not to permit their territory to be used for attacks on Iran. It warned that any bases used in an offensive would become targets for Iranian retaliation, though it stressed that the response would be aimed solely at U.S. assets, not the host nations. Iran claimed it seeks to maintain relations with southern Persian Gulf countries based on mutual respect and good neighborliness.
What's Next
The United States has not immediately responded to Saturday’s allegations. It remains unclear whether Gulf states hosting American bases will heed Iran’s warning, and military analysts caution that the heightened rhetoric raises the risk of accidental confrontation in the strategic waterway.
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Iran accuses US of covert military transport in Hormuz, threatens strikes on bases
