Iran Warns of New Strikes as U.S. Deliberates on Hormuz Reopening Plan

Iran threatens fresh attacks as it waits for U.S. response to Hormuz reopening proposal. Tensions escalate in West Asia.

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September 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Tehran, Iran — Iran has issued a warning of potential new strikes on regional infrastructure, signaling heightened tensions as it awaits an official reply from the United States regarding a plan to restore access to the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. has already rejected Tehran’s proposal, but Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed hope that Washington would provide a formal response soon. Meanwhile, Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned that no infrastructure in the region would be safe unless Iran’s security concerns are addressed.

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Ghalibaf stated that if oil cannot be sold, no other country will be able to either, and if security is not assured, regional infrastructure will face serious risks. He emphasized that the situation remains tense, with Iran maintaining a blockade on commercial shipping through the strategic waterway since the conflict began in late February. The U.S. military has been countering this by restricting Iran’s port exports, while both sides claim control over the strait.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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