Pakistan, July 13 -- Iran's military on Monday warned it would respond forcefully to any activity in the Strait of Hormuz conducted without Tehran's approval following comments by US President Donald Trump. The warning came after Trump suggested the United States should control and oversee the strategic waterway. The exchange has intensified tensions in the Gulf and raised fresh concerns over global energy security.

In an official statement, the Iranian military said it would never allow the United States to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz. It warned that any activity carried out without Iran's consent would face an extremely severe response. The military also stressed that Tehran considers the strategic waterway a vital part of its na...