Iran issues a warning to the United States against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, saying a wider confrontation has not begun despite recent attacks. Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is also a speaker in Iran’s parliament, tells the US to avoid actions that could raise tensions after a series of incidents involving shipping and regional targets.
According to the US military, Apache and Seahawk helicopters strike six Iranian boats that it says are threatening commercial shipping and US forces. US forces also report repelling missile and drone attacks on Monday. The UAE reports additional Iranian attacks on its territory, citing renewed pressure beyond maritime areas.
The warning comes as Washington and Tehran exchange blame following a plan by US President Donald Trump to guide ships from neutral countries out of the Gulf. The reports describe the two sides trading fire while competing maritime measures and blockades aim to influence control and freedom of movement through the waterway. The situation is presented as part of broader efforts by both sides to assert leverage in the strategic strait.
