Nigeria, April 13 -- In response to US threat of a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has said it will attack any military vessel that approaches the Strait.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), on Sunday, said military vessels that come towards the strategic waterway would be considered as violating the two-week ceasefire.

Reuters, quoting Iranian state media, reports that the IRGC declared that it would not hesitate to attack harshly and decisively if any such vessel is spotted.

The Iranian guard declared the Strait to be under the 'smart management' of the country's ⁠Navy

It also noted that the Strait remains "open for the safe passage of ⁠non-military vessels in accordance with specific ⁠regula...