Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that the country would respond forcefully to any attack on its infrastructure. His statement came after the United States threatened to bomb a bridge or power plant for every ship targeted in the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking to reporters, Araghchi declared that Iran would retaliate "eye for an eye" against any strike on its facilities. He did not specify what form the response would take but made it clear that Tehran would match any aggression.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. About one-fifth of the world's oil passes through it, making it a strategically important location. Tensions between Iran and the United States have been high for years, with both sides accusing each other of destabilizing actions.
The US threat reportedly involves targeting Iranian infrastructure if Iranian forces attack ships in the strait. The exact details of the US plan have not been confirmed by American officials.
Araghchi's warning reinforces Iran's stance that it will not tolerate attacks on its soil or facilities. The situation remains tense, and observers are watching for any further developments.