According to a report by The Times of Israel, In an escalating display of defiance, a senior member of the Iranian parliament’s National Security Commission has issued a blunt warning to the United States and other regional powers regarding Tehran’s firm control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Following a volatile shift in maritime policy on Saturday, April 18, 2026, the lawmaker signaled that Iran’s military presence in the strategic chokepoint is not merely a show of force, but a functional and operational enforcement of its authority.
As tensions continue to simmer across the vital energy corridor, the official left no ambiguity regarding the consequences of challenging Tehran’s new maritime requirements. Warning that Iran’s resolve remains unshakable, the spokesperson stated:
“Vessels that ignore warnings from the armed forces will learn we are not joking.”
Iranian officials have maintained that their current maritime posture is a defensive measure necessitated by ongoing external pressure, including the U.S. naval blockade targeting Iranian ports.
By asserting strict management over the strait, Tehran aims to reinforce its leverage and deter what it characterizes as hostile maneuvers by Western-aligned forces.
The parliamentary leadership has underscored that any vessel attempting to bypass directives from the Iranian armed forces faces serious, potentially immediate, consequences……See More
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