Iran's military spokesperson Ibrahim Thulfaqari announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed due to ongoing military escalations, emphasizing that Iranian operations will persist vigorously against what he describes as U.S. and Israeli targets in the region. He attributed the prevailing insecurity in the Gulf and the strait to what he referred to as "American aggressions," warning commercial vessels to comply with Iranian maritime laws to avoid being targeted.

In a televised statement, Thulfaqari urged commercial ships navigating through the Strait of Hormuz to recognize that the ongoing tensions are a direct result of heightened military actions. He indicated that Iranian military operations would continue, including the recent wave (the 42nd) of Operation "True Promise 4," which involved drones and various missile types such as Fatih, Khyber Shaken, Qadr, and Imad.

Moreover, he revealed that Iranian naval forces targeted the U.S. Fifth Fleet's base using missiles and drones, indicating a significant escalation in Iran's military posture in the region. This move raises concerns about the stability of maritime security in one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes and signals Tehran's determination to assert its military influence amid ongoing regional tensions.