Security of Strait of Hormuz is Iran's red line: Army chief

Iran declared the security of the Strait of Hormuz as its ‘red line,’ strongly warning against any approach by US warships. US President Trump announced a military operation to break Iran’s control over the waterway and allow commercial ships to pass through. This has led to a surge in international oil prices, with Iran demanding oil exports resumption in exchange for the US and Israel ending their aggression and lifting a naval blockade.