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Iran’s military warns of decisive response to continued US naval siege
“If the aggressive US military continues its blockade, piracy, and maritime banditry in the region, they can be certain that they will face the reaction of Iran’s powerful Armed Forces,” the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said in statement on Saturday.
The headquarters emphasized that Iran’s military possesses “greater strength and readiness” than before to defend the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national interests.
It reminded Washington that parts of the US military had already experienced Iran’s offensive power and capabilities during the latest US-Israeli aggression against Iran, which began on February 28.
The statement further declared the country’s resolve to monitor enemy movements in the region while maintaining full control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
“We are ready and determined to inflict even more severe losses on American-Zionist aggressors in the event of any new violation,” the statement added.
Spokesman for Iran’s Defense Ministry Reza Talaei Nik said on Saturday that the “enemy, whose objective of crippling Iran’s missile and military capabilities has failed, is now seeking an honorable exit from the quagmire of war.”
“Iran is today in firm control of the Strait of Hormuz,” he added.
Talaei Nik also said stressed that a significant portion of Iran’s missile capabilities remains unused.
Tensions have been running high over a so-called naval blockade the US has enforced on Iranian ports and ships as well as American attempts to conduct mine-sweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian officials have said the blockade is unlawful and a breach of a ceasefire that took effect on April 8 and was again unilaterally extended by US President Doland Trump hours before it was set to expire on April 22.
Iran says it will not accept diktats or conditions imposed by the United States and will not negotiate under the shadow of threats.