Iran's armed forces have vowed a "decisive and crushing" response to recent United States military strikes, while simultaneously rejecting any foreign interference in the Strait of Hormuz.
The declaration from Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters underscores Tehran's determination to maintain exclusive control over the critical waterway, despite escalating military pressure from Washington.
The threat of further retaliation comes as US forces have intensified operations in the region, striking targets linked to Iranian military infrastructure.
This latest escalation follows a series of exchanges that have already disrupted shipping routes and heightened security concerns for global trade.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply passes, remains a focal point of geopolitical tension.
Markets are reacting to the heightened risk of prolonged disruption in the Strait.