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Tehran warns U.S. over Hormuz interference, vows retaliation

PUBLISHED Jul 16, 2026, 9:18 AM ET

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Iran on Thursday warned it would destroy key targets across the Middle East if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on threats to strike Iranian infrastructure. In a Fox News interview on Tuesday, Trump said U.S. forces would target Iran’s power plants and bridges as soon as next week if diplomatic efforts fail. A spokesperson for Iran’s top military command, posting on Telegram, called the Strait of Hormuz an “invincible red line” and vowed to prevent any American interference there. The warning comes after recent U.S. strikes on Iran and following attacks on commercial ships in the strategically vital waterway.

By Sidra | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Earlier this week U.S. strikes Iran
Earlier this week Hormuz commercial ships attacked
Tuesday Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure strikes
Tuesday Trump mentions power plants, bridges
Thursday Iran issues sweeping retaliatory warning
Thursday Iran labels Strait of Hormuz untouchable
Recent days regional armed conflict escalates

News Intelligence

The Strait of Hormuz is a key global oil route. If it's disrupted, gas prices could rise. This could hit your wallet at the pump. Keep an eye on gas prices in your area.