On Sunday evening, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said a threat by US President Donald Trump to blockade the Strait of Hormuz would have no effect on Iran.
He said if the US acts rationally, Iran will respond in kind, but if Washington chooses confrontation, Tehran will be ready to fight. Iran, he warned, is prepared to teach its adversaries a lesson if tensions escalate further.
In a message posted on social media platform X, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said all transit activity in the Strait of Hormuz is under the full control of its armed forces. Any miscalculation by the enemy in the strait will place it in a deadly zone of danger.
It also said any military vessels attempting to enter the strait would be considered a violation of the ceasefire and would face severe consequences.
Meanwhile, Israel is stepping up preparations for a potential resumption of the conflict. It is reportedly unhappy with the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, despite officially welcoming it.
On Sunday, a senior Israeli defense official said reopening the conflict could serve Israel’s interests by allowing it to exert stronger pressure on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
