Iran issued a stern warning to the United States on Saturday, saying Washington would face a “decisive response” if it continued what Tehran described as “blockade, piracy and maritime robbery” in the Gulf, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media Press TV reported via ANI. The message was issued by Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the country’s top operational military command.
The statement, attributed to the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters, said the U.S. would suffer consequences if it persisted with actions in regional waters. The headquarters warned that “it will face a decisive response” should the U.S. military continue what Tehran called hostile maritime behaviour.
Iran’s military leadership further asserted that the country’s armed forces now possess “greater authority and readiness than ever before” to defend national sovereignty, territory and strategic interests. The statement framed this enhanced readiness as a deterrent against any further “aggression” by foreign forces.
The headquarters added that Iranian forces are closely monitoring regional movements, including transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and said they are prepared to “maintain management and control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.” The statement also warned that, in the event of renewed attacks by what it described as “American‑Zionist enemies,” Iran could inflict heavier losses.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy transit route, and Tehran’s public threats underscore ongoing tensions that could affect international shipping and energy markets. All claims and quotes in this report are drawn from the statement published by Press TV and carried by ANI.
Original Source: https://www.sentinelassam.com/more-news/international/iran-vows-decisive-response-if-us-continues-its-blockade-piracy-maritime-robbery-in-gulf
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Publish Date: 2026-04-26 16:57:00
