Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters warned that foreign forces, specifically the U.S. military, will face attacks if they approach the Strait of Hormuz [1].

This escalation occurs at a critical maritime chokepoint, where Iran seeks to assert total control over security and deter foreign military intervention in international waters between Iran and Saudi Arabia [2].

A spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters, which serves as the security arm of the Iranian military, issued the warning on Monday [3]. The military leadership said that any transit through the strait must be coordinated with Iranian authorities to avoid conflict [1].

"We warn that any foreign force, especially the US army, will be subjected to attack if it approaches Hormuz," the spokesperson said [1]. The military emphasized that this requirement for coordination applies to all circumstances [1].

The warning targets the presence of international naval assets in the region. By demanding coordination for passage, Iran is challenging the standard international right of transit passage in the strait, a vital artery for global energy shipments [2].

"Crossing under any circumstances must be coordinated with us," the spokesperson said [1].

This directive follows a pattern of Iranian efforts to project power over the strategic waterway. The military intends to use these threats to ensure that no foreign entity operates within the proximity of the strait without explicit Iranian consent [2].

“"We warn that any foreign force, especially the US army, will be subjected to attack if it approaches Hormuz."”

This move represents a strategic attempt by Iran to redefine the legal and operational status of the Strait of Hormuz. By demanding prior coordination for transit, Tehran is attempting to shift the waterway from a zone of international transit to one under its direct regulatory authority, increasing the risk of tactical miscalculations between the Iranian military and U.S. naval forces.