‘New Aggression Will Be Met With a Crushing Response’: Iran Threatens US Forces After Strait of Hormuz Attacks
Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply on Sunday as Iran vowed a "crushing response" to new military actions, following a series of retaliatory strikes between Iranian forces and the United States. The rhetoric from Tehran comes after U.S. forces reportedly targeted five Iranian coastal sites in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply on Sunday as Iran vowed a "crushing response" to new military actions, following a series of retaliatory strikes between Iranian forces and the United States. The rhetoric from Tehran comes after U.S. forces reportedly targeted five Iranian coastal sites in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that American aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities, as well as coastal radar sites, citing violations of a ceasefire agreement. Iran Launches Missile, Drone Attacks on US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain After American Strikes.
In response, Ibrahim al-Fiqar, a spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, announced that Iran has launched a joint operation utilizing missiles and drones. According to Iranian officials, these strikes targeted eight U.S. military sites, including infrastructure at the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. Following the reported Iranian strikes, regional authorities moved to address the security situation. The Kuwaiti Army issued a statement confirming that its air defense systems were engaged in confronting hostile missile and drone activity. Meanwhile, the Bahraini Ministry of Interior activated emergency alarm sirens, urging citizens to remain calm and seek safety. Donald Trump Says US Hit Iranian Targets After ‘Ceasefire Violation’, Warns ‘Iran Will No Longer Exist’.
‘New Aggression Will Be Met With a Crushing Response’
Any new aggression, regardless of its pretext or the scale of its objectives, will be met with a crushing response.
Violating the ceasefire constitutes a breach of Article 1 of the Islamabad Understanding and will lead to a complete halt of all tracks.
— العميد إبراهيم ذو الفقاري (@Ibrahim_alFiqar) June 28, 2026
Tehran has indicated it will now regulate maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz more strictly, warning that "violent vessels" will be met with firm action. Iranian officials characterized the latest military operations as a direct and decisive response to the U.S. strikes. President Trump, in a statement shared via social media, criticized Iran for repeated ceasefire violations. He warned that the U.S. might be forced to escalate military efforts if the situation remains unresolved, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic could face severe consequences if aggressive actions continue.
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