Tehran, April 25 -- Iran on Saturday issued a strong warning to the United States, vowing a "decisive response" if Washington continues what it described as "blockade, piracy, and maritime robbery" in the Gulf region, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian State Media Press TV reported.

According to Press TV, the statement was issued by Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the country's highest operational military command responsible for coordinating between the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

In its warning, the headquarters said the US would face consequences if it persisted with its actions in regional waters.

"Should the aggressor US military persist in blockade, piracy, and maritime ...