Iran says that any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz would trigger a “decisive and rapid” response, adding that the continued presence of US air assets across the waterway endangered regional security, Reuters reports, citing state media.

Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which coordinates Iran’s armed forces operations, has said all tanker and commercial vessels must follow routes designated by Tehran for safe passage through the strait, adding that deviations or failure to comply with navigation protocols would face an immediate response.