Iran said to threaten to close Hormuz if US follows through on pledge to strike tonight

Iran has issued a warning that it will not back down from its insistence that it manage the flow of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, an Iranian security fource tells state media in the country.

“The memorandum of understanding signed on this matter clearly states that Iran will reopen the strait in accordance with its own arrangements. Therefore, Iran will not permit the establishment of any new route outside the framework of its own arrangements,” the source tells Iran’s Press TV.

The source says Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz in response to any renewed attacks against the country.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responds to US President Donald Trump’s comments previewing additional US strikes against Iran.

“Addressing the civilized and courageous nation of Iran with derogatory language does not diminish its greatness,” Araghchi tweets. “Iranians are known for their civility, culture, and strong moral values. We do not answer vulgarity with vulgarity, but with action: fearlessly and with great valor.”