Zolfaghari, spokesman for the Iranian armed forces' Hatam al‑Anbiya Central Command, said on July 16 that if US forces continue to strike Iranian infrastructure, Iran will strike all infrastructure in the region in response. He added the Strait of Hormuz is a "red line" and Iran will not allow US interference.

2026-07-16

Zolfaghari, spokesman for the Iranian armed forces' Hatam al‑Anbiya Central Command, said on July 16 that if US forces continue to strike Iranian infrastructure, Iran will strike all infrastructure in the region in response. He added the Strait of Hormuz is a "red line" and Iran will not allow US interference.