Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said on Wednesday the armed forces
would deliver a "devastating response" to U.S. forces. The statement accused the
U.S. of strikes on parts of southern Iran, calling them "blatant aggression,"
and warned Tehran will not allow U.S. interference in management of the Strait
of Hormuz. It said the only safe passage for merchant vessels and tankers
through the waterway is routes designated by Iran. The U.S. carried out new
strikes on Iran on Tuesday and, after three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz were
struck by projectiles, revoked permits allowing Iran to export oil, further
pressuring an already fragile ceasefire.
