Iran warns US-Israel war could resume amid rising Strait of Hormuz tensions

Iran’s armed forces have warned that the war involving the United States and Israel could “likely” resume, saying there is evidence that Washington is not committed to any agreements or treaties, according to Al Jazeera.

In a statement carried by Iran’s Fars News Agency, Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy head of Iran’s military headquarters, said that US actions and statements are mainly “media-driven.” He claimed they are aimed at preventing a decline in global oil prices and distancing Washington from what he described as the “mess they have created.”

Asadi further stated that Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared for any new military escalation or “foolishness” from the United States, signaling continued high alert within Iran’s defense establishment.

In a separate development, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced new maritime rules concerning the country’s coastline in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement reportedly follows directives from Iran’s Supreme Leader.

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According to state media, the IRGC Navy said it will exercise control over nearly 2,000 kilometers of coastline in the region, describing the waterway as a source of both economic strength and regional security. However, no detailed explanation of the new rules was provided.

Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route, especially after earlier military confrontations and restrictions on maritime movement. Iran had previously limited passage through the waterway in response to US-Israeli strikes that began in late February.

A ceasefire was reportedly brokered in early April through mediation efforts, with Pakistan playing a diplomatic role. However, no formal long-term agreement has been reached, and both sides continue to accuse each other of violations.

The US has also reportedly maintained naval pressure in the region, further contributing to instability in one of the world’s most strategic maritime corridors.