Iranian commander warns of further ship attacks in Hormuz if provoked
Deputy army coordinator Habibollah Sayyari said Iran will keep hitting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz whenever it deems necessary.
Speaking to Iranian media, senior military official Habibollah Sayyari asserted that Iranian forces have already struck enemy ships and will do so again if the country faces new threats. He emphasized that Iran possesses both specific and general capabilities to carry out such actions. The statement underscores Tehran's readiness to use force to protect its interests in the strategic waterway.
Why it matters
Iran's threat to attack ships could disrupt global oil shipments and raise regional security risks.
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