Tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated sharply following fresh military confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran issuing a strong warning of further actions.
Iran’s chief negotiator and parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, declared that the conflict is far from over, stressing that Iran has only just begun its response.
“We know full well that the continuation of the status quo is intolerable for America; whilst we have not even started yet,” Ghalibaf said in a statement shared on social media.
The warning follows reports from the U.S. military that its forces engaged Iranian targets after alleged threats to commercial shipping in the region.
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According to U.S. officials, Apache and Seahawk helicopters struck six Iranian boats, while additional attacks involving missiles and drones were repelled.
U.S. President Donald Trump had earlier announced plans to escort vessels from neutral countries through the Gulf amid rising insecurity, as both nations continue to assert control over the critical maritime route.
The latest exchange of hostilities is part of a broader conflict that reportedly began on February 28, following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Despite a temporary ceasefire, the confrontation has since spread across parts of the Middle East, raising fears of a prolonged regional war.
Iran has accused the U.S. and its allies of endangering global shipping security, reiterating that it will not relinquish control or influence over the Strait of Hormuz a key artery for global oil transportation.
Analysts warn that continued escalation in the region could have far-reaching consequences for international trade and the global economy, as tensions between both powers show no signs of easing.
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