Iran warns of self-defense rights as US escalates tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Iran warned the US of its right to self-defense as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has conducted military operations including attacks on Iranian oil tankers and strikes on coastal regions. Iran urged the UN to condemn the unlawful US operations and called for immediate cessation of provocative activities, warning of severe consequences for global energy markets and regional security.