Iran has threatened a harsh response in the event of an escalation of the situation around the Strait of Hormuz following new American strikes on Iranian territory. This was stated by the commander of the Aerospace Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Seyed Majid Mousavi, CNN reports, according to UNN.
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"Are you making the sacred Strait of Hormuz dangerous?! We will turn the region into hell for you from all over Iran,"
Earlier, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the Strait of Hormuz would allegedly be "closed to all vessels" following new US strikes on Iran. At the same time, US Central Command refuted these claims, emphasizing that commercial shipping through the strait continues.
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Meanwhile, Iranian state media are reporting new explosions in various regions of the country. According to their data, explosions were heard near Tehran, as well as in the areas of Minab, Sirik, Bandar Abbas, and on the islands of Qeshm and Kharg, which are located near the Strait of Hormuz and are of vital importance to Iran's oil infrastructure.
Tensions between the US and Iran continue to rise following the resumption of American strikes, which Washington calls a response to Tehran's actions in the region.