Iran’s Tasnim news agency, citing the Revolutionary Guard, reported that any U.S., European, or Israeli ships appearing in the Strait of Hormuz would be targeted. The Guard asserted that during wartime, navigation through the strategic waterway would remain under Iran’s control.

A deputy chief of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Headquarters, responsible for major military operations and strategic coordination, stated that Iran has not closed the strait and continues to act in accordance with international protocols. He emphasized that Iran is prepared to continue the conflict for as long as necessary to achieve its declared objectives.

The Khatam al-Anbia Headquarters also warned that what it described as ongoing “U.S. deception” could lead to the collapse of the region’s military and economic infrastructure if it persists.