Iran threatens to directly target US warships in Strait of Hormuz
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A former commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said U.S. warships entering the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz will be directly targeted, state media reported on Monday. He also said Iran had prepared strikes on three Ukrainian regions after a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea, but suspended them when Kyiv called it a mistake.
The Hormuz Warning
Mohsen Rezai, a former IRGC commander, told state television that Iran would not permit any alternative shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that the ongoing U.S. naval presence in the strait was endangering American vessels and that any ships moved to the southern route would be directly targeted. “We will absolutely not allow any route to be opened in the Hormuz Strait except Iran’s route,” Rezai said.
Ukraine Attack Plans
Rezai revealed that Iran had prepared to strike three Ukrainian regions in retaliation for a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea. The strikes were halted after Ukraine said it was a mistake and requested an investigation. He did not specify which regions were targeted or the timing of the planned attack.
What's Next
It is unclear whether the U.S. will alter its naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz in response to the threat. The incident adds to a growing list of flashpoints between Iran and Western powers, and analysts warn that a miscalculation could trigger a broader conflict.
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Iran threatens to directly target US warships in Strait of Hormuz
