Iran warns Strait of Hormuz is a 'red line' and will resist until the end

🌐 The Straits Times (IR) — 2026-07-16

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz as an inviolable 'red line,' warning that any US attack on Iranian infrastructure would prompt retaliation across the Gulf region. This escalates tensions between Iran and the United States, highlighting threats to a critical global oil shipping route.

DUBAI, July 16 - Iran said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz was an inviolable \"red line\", warning that if U.S. President Donald Trump carried out his threat to attack Iran's infrastructure, it would strike all infrastructure across the Gulf region.

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Iran warns Strait of Hormuz is a 'red line' and will resist until the end

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