Iran's armed forces have announced they are conducting a "major operation" in the Str

Iran Vows 'Major Actions' in Strait of Hormuz—Warns of Strikes on 'More Critical' U.S., Israeli Targets

Iran is raising the stakes. A military spokesman said the country is taking "major actions" in the Strait of Hormuz. And the warning was sharp: if Iran's infrastructure is hit, Tehran will retaliate by striking "more important and critical infrastructure" belonging to the U.S. and Israel. The tension in the waterway is escalating—and the rhetoric is following suit.

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