Iran’s top military command declared that no vessel can safely transit the Strait of Hormuz without its permission, rejecting US claims of control. The statement came after President Donald Trump asserted America’s “total control” over the strategic waterway, describing a naval blockade as a “wall of steel.”
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that regional infrastructure could be targeted if US strikes expand to Iranian power plants and bridges. The statement came amid escalating tensions, with Tehran also reaffirming that foreign intervention in the Strait of Hormuz remains unacceptable
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defence reported that Iran launched ballistic missiles and UAVs targeting its territory, resulting in three moderate injuries. UAE air defence systems intercepted two missiles and three drones. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that three Indian nationals were among the injured.
