Iranian Armed Forces: US Interference in the Strait of Hormuz Will Be Met with Retaliation

According to a report by Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting on the 2nd, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces issued a statement that day, saying that Iran's armed forces will respond "firmly and swiftly" to any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz.

The statement said that the Strait of Hormuz is by no means a place for the US to act arbitrarily. The security and stability of this critical waterway are a "red line" for Iran's armed forces. The statement indicated that all oil tankers and commercial ships wishing to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz must follow the routes designated by Iran. Any failure to comply with or deviation from the designated routes, or disregard for navigation regulations, will be met with a response from the Iranian armed forces and will endanger the safety of the violating vessels themselves. (Xinhua News Agency)