Source IRIran_Military X account
Iran Threatens US Fleet Strike, Closure of Strait of Hormuz
Tensions in the Gulf have escalated dramatically as Iran has called for a direct missile strike on U.S. naval forces and threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil artery. The response follows recent U.S. airstrikes that targeted Iranian nuclear facilities including those at Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz.
Missile Strike Advocated by Khamenei Aide
A key advisor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, Hossein Shariatmadari, has openly urged Iranian forces to retaliate with immediate force. “Following America’s attack on the Fordow nuclear installation, it is now our turn. As a first step, we must launch missile strike on the U.S. naval fleet in Bahrain,” he said, demanding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to military and commercial vessels from the U.S., UK, Germany, and France.
Strait of Hormuz Under Threat
Iran’s warning to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply passes, marks one of the most dangerous developments since the outbreak of hostilities. A closure would send shockwaves through global energy markets, potentially spiking oil prices and disrupting international trade.
The threat to this critical chokepoint is not merely rhetorical. Iran has the capacity to enforce such a blockade using a mix of anti-ship missiles, naval mines, fast-attack boats, and proxy assets such as the Houthis, who have previously targeted ships in the Red Sea.
Escalation After U.S. Airstrikes
Iran views the recent U.S. strikes on its nuclear infrastructure as a major provocation and act of war. While formal military retaliation remains under discussion in Tehran, strategic voices within the regime are demanding swift and severe counteraction. These statements suggest Iran may now be willing to act beyond its traditional proxy warfare and move toward direct confrontation with U.S. forces.
Global Repercussions Likely
The international community is watching closely as the situation develops. Any action by Iran to block the Strait or strike U.S. military installations in the Gulf could pull multiple nations into a broader confrontation. Oil-importing countries and global shipping firms have begun issuing advisories as military readiness levels rise across the region.
