04.05.2026 11:03
Threat came from Iran after US President Trump's decision to escort ships wishing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which he named the Freedom Project. In a statement from the Tehran administration, it was said, 'Any foreign military force, including the US military, that attempts to approach or enter the strait will be attacked.'
Following the US decision to escort ships in the Strait of Hormuz under the "Freedom Project," a harsh statement came from Iran.
US President Donald Trump announced that as part of a new initiative called the "Freedom Project," the US will begin escorting foreign commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz starting tomorrow.
US TO ESCORT SHIPS Under the plan announced by Trump, the US Navy will take an active role in ensuring the security of foreign ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative is being implemented due to increasing security risks in the region.
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US WARSHIPS IN THE REGION Meanwhile, the US Central Command has also begun supporting the process. CENTCOM announced that guided missile destroyers, over 100 air assets, unmanned platforms, and 15,000 troops will be involved in the operation.
A giant billboard was erected in Tehran's Veliasr Square. The billboard, referencing the Strait of Hormuz, included the English phrase "At the breaking point." IRAN'S HARSH RESPONSE: WILL BE ATTACKED A harsh response came from Iran to the US move. Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters Commander Ali Shadmani emphasized that control over the Strait of Hormuz lies with Iran. Shadmani stated, "Iran has full control of the Strait of Hormuz. All commercial vessels must coordinate with Iranian forces for safe passage."
The Iranian commander also issued an open threat, saying, "Any foreign military force, including the US military, that attempts to approach or enter the strait will be attacked."