Iran threatens to attack U.S. forces in Strait of Hormuz after Trump launches mission to guide ships

Iran warU.S. launches mission to guide ships through the Strait of HormuzForeign forces "will be subjected to attack” if they approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's military command warned Monday.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00 body:has(.jw-flag-floating) .article-hero__container, body:has(.jw-flag-floating) .article-hero__media-holder, body:has(.jw-flag-floating) #content { z-index: auto; } Add NBC News to GoogleTrump says the U.S. will ‘free up’ ships in the Strait of Hormuz02:17Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 4, 2026, 4:45 AM EDTBy Yuliya TalmazanIran warned the United States on Monday not to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz as the American military launches a new effort to “guide” stranded ships through the critical waterway.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.President Donald Trump announced that starting Monday morning the U.S. military would help free ships that have been “locked up” and unable to transit the key trade route amid the maritime standoff between Tehran and Washington.It's the latest bid to break Iran's stranglehold over the strait, which has left global shipping at an effective standstill and sent energy prices spiraling. Iran quickly pushed back.The strait’s security remains under the control of Iran’s armed forces and any safe passage must be carried out in coordination with Tehran, Iran's military command cautioned.“We warn that any foreign armed force, especially the aggressive military of America should they intend to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz, will be subjected to attack,” Major General Pilot Ali Abdollahi said in a statement carried by state TV channel IRIB. He added that “any aggressive action” by the U.S. to disrupt the situation will result in “nothing but further complication and jeopardizing the security of vessels in this area.”Vehicles pass a billboard in Tehran on Saturday which appears to sho...