The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened a 'heavy assault' on United States bases across the Middle East if Iranian oil tankers are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning stated that any strike on Iranian commercial vessels would prompt retaliation against American military centers and ships in the region.

The threat comes as Washington awaits Tehran’s response to a proposed peace agreement. President Donald Trump has indicated that a formal deal could be reached within a week, though Iran has not publicly responded to the proposal.

Rising tensions in the strategic waterway have heightened concerns about potential military escalation, even as diplomatic efforts continue behind the scenes.