Pakistan, May 10 -- Iran has warned of strong retaliation against the United States if Iranian ships face further attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh fears of escalation in an already volatile maritime region. The warning comes as US forces continue enforcing restrictions on Iranian vessels in response to Tehran's asserted control over the strategic waterway. Moreover, tensions have increased following recent incidents involving tanker movements and military actions.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that any aggression against Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels would trigger a heavy response targeting American assets in the Middle East. Officials further warned that missiles and drones were ready for deploym...