Iran Warns US Against Renewed Attacks as Hormuz Tensions Rise

Iran’s armed forces are prepared to respond to any renewed U.S. military attacks, an army spokesperson said Sunday, as tensions between Tehran and Washington remain elevated over the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing regional conflict.

Iranian state media quoted army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia as saying the country’s military was fully prepared for another confrontation with the United States. He warned that Washington would face heavier losses if it carried out further attacks against Iran.

The warning came after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had rejected an Iranian proposal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and bringing an end to the fighting. The strategic waterway has become a central point of tension in the conflict because of its importance to international trade and global energy shipments.

Separately, Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami described the war as being at a “critical and decisive stage,” while reinforcing Tehran’s position that Iran cannot be prevented from trading while other countries continue using key regional shipping routes.

Hatami said Iran would not accept circumstances in which foreign powers benefit from strategic waterways while the Iranian economy remains constrained.

“If Iran cannot trade, if Iran cannot live, no one will be able to trade or live,” Hatami said. He described the Strait of Hormuz as a symbol of Iran’s “dignity and honour” and said Tehran would not allow its adversaries to use the vital logistical chokepoint while Iranians were denied the same economic access.

The latest statements highlight the continuing risk of military escalation between Iran and the United States as diplomatic efforts struggle to produce an agreement.

The Strait of Hormuz remains particularly important to global oil markets because it serves as a major shipping route for energy exports from the Middle East. Any renewed military confrontation or prolonged disruption to traffic through the waterway could intensify concerns over energy supplies, shipping security and global trade.