Iran Threatens U.S. Navy in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has threatened to attack U.S. Navy ships that enter the Strait of Hormuz. The warning came shortly after American warships moved through the strategic waterway. This is the first time U.S. vessels have passed through the strait since the Israel-Hamas war began. The strait is a critical global shipping route for oil. Iran's military leadership stated, "They will suffer," referring to any U.S. ships that enter. The country claims to control the strait and sees the U.S. presence as a provocation. The U.S. Navy has not publicly responded to the threat. The exchange raises tensions in a region already on high alert.