Iran threatens US of attack over Hormuz mission

TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran’s military has warned that it will target U.S. forces if they attempt to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz, according to Major General Ali Abdollahi, commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.

The warning came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a naval mission, referred to as “Project Freedom,” which is touted to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement released by state media outlets, Abdollahi said Iranian armed forces are fully responsible for security in the strait and would respond to any foreign military presence deemed hostile.

He said any safe passage through the waterway must be coordinated with Iranian forces, adding that unapproved transit by commercial or military vessels could endanger their safety.

“The Iranian Armed Forces will target any foreign forces, particularly from the U.S. military, that attempt to approach or enter the strategic Strait of Hormuz,” Abdollahi said.

He further warned that any attempt by “aggressive U.S. military forces” to enter the area would be met with a military response, and cautioned supporters of the United States against actions that could escalate tensions.

Abdollahi added that Iran’s armed forces remain fully prepared to respond to any perceived threat “at any level and in any part of Iran,” stressing that the country would react with a “decisive” response to aggression.

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime chokepoint between Iran and Oman, is one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes, making it a frequent flashpoint in regional tensions.