Baghaei, spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry, said US military action will further exacerbate the security crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and that Iran has responded decisively to previous such aggressions. He warned ongoing maritime blockades, economic warfare and attacks on Iranian infrastructure will heighten regional volatility, especially around the Strait of Hormuz. He accused some regional states of abetting attacks on Larak Island and said Iran has struck related targets.