Iran Warns of “Unprecedented” Military Action if Hormuz Blockade Continues

Iran issued a sharp warning Wednesday amid the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the seizure of vessels linked to the Islamic Republic. According to Iran’s Press TV, a senior security official said Tehran could respond with “unprecedented military action” against American forces.

The warning comes as negotiations remain stalled, with Iran blaming Washington and demanding an end to the blockade. At the same time, preparations on the ground appear to be intensifying. The governor of Tehran said 700 mosques across 22 districts of the capital have been readied to serve as shelters and aid centers in the event of “tough scenarios.”

Additional warnings came from the political aide to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, who said any “further mistake by Washington” would trigger the deployment of new capabilities and the full activation of what remains of the “Axis of Resistance.” He added that Iran’s response would be “resolute” if the U.S. escalates.

Earlier Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. officials, that President Donald Trump has instructed his team to maintain the Hormuz blockade to increase economic pressure on Iran. Trump also wrote on Truth Social: “Iran can’t get its act together. They don’t know how to sign a non-nuclear deal. You better get it together soon!”

Ali Safari, a senior official in Iran’s Foreign Ministry, criticized the move, saying Tehran was surprised by Washington’s decision to continue the blockade. “Before any diplomatic step, there must be a process of rebuilding trust,” he said, adding that such a process is currently lacking.

Safari added that lifting the blockade would be viewed as a positive step toward resolving tensions. He blamed the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz on U.S. military actions, claiming Iran had previously been responsible for securing shipping routes before the outbreak of hostilities.