Iran threatens to attack US warships that enter Strait of Hormuz
🔴 Tension RisingMiddle East Eye2026-05-04
Iran warned that it would attack any US warships entering the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions amid the US Navy's deployment to retrieve trapped ships. President Trump announced 'Project Freedom' to rescue these vessels, threatening military response to any interference. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical energy chokepoint, and its closure would cause significant global supply disruptions.