Iran Warns of Devastating Response to US Threats Amid Strait of Hormuz Incident

Two oil tankers were damaged by sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, forcing their crews to abandon them. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy announced the incident, with Tehran quickly blaming the tankers for "sailing in a dangerous path" and stating that all movements in the strategic area require full coordination with Iranian forces.

The maritime incident has been accompanied by a wave of direct and unprecedented threats from top Iranian officials against the United States and Israel. Iran's Chief of Staff warned that recent blows to Iran were "just a preview" and that any miscalculation would lead to a much harsher response based on real military capabilities. He stated that "not even a fraction of enriched material will leave Iran" and clarified that the material would be used by Iran for building nuclear-powered submarines and ships. Rezaei also boasted of advanced Iranian electronic warfare capabilities, claiming they allow Iran to take control of American drones in the air.

President Masoud Pezeshkian also joined the pressure campaign, responding to reports that the U.S. administration is considering the use of the "mother of all bombs" bunker-buster in case of renewed hostilities. Pezeshkian criticized the U.S. for using the "giant bomb" to advance diplomatic maneuvers through threats and questioned who was truly threatening global peace and security. He also stated his intention to use an upcoming climate conference in Turkey to condemn the "environmental destruction" caused by Israel and U.S. military actions.