Iran warns that it will completely close the Strait of Hormuz in the event of new U.S. attacks, according to statements by an official cited by the Iranian network Press TV.

The warning comes after remarks by Donald Trump, who, speaking at the NATO summit in Turkey, said that the U.S. would strike Iran again “hard tonight.” According to the same source, Tehran has now adopted a new strategy in response to potential new strikes.

“Iran’s new strategy is as follows: after every strike, the Strait of Hormuz will be completely closed,” the source said.

“In the event of a new attack, Iran will respond by striking twice as many targets.”
At the same time, the same source warned that, in the event of a new U.S. attack, Iran would respond by striking “at least twice as many targets” as those previously hit.

Furthermore, the official added:

“Any threat will receive a strong response; Iran does not distinguish between the U.S. and its regional partners.”

Revolutionary Guards Attack in Bahrain and Kuwait
Earlier, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced that they had struck 85 U.S. military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, in response to the most recent U.S. strikes.

Tehran’s new warning came after the U.S. president stated that there was “nothing” Iran could do to prevent further attacks.

The possibility of closing the Strait of Hormuz is causing intense concern in international markets, as such a move could put significant pressure on energy flows and directly affect oil and natural gas prices.