America News Agency

Kowsari said, “We have many options to retaliate against the enemy, and military responses are only a part of our measures,” adding that Iran would make “the best and most decisive decision.”

The threat came after Iran launched “True Word 3” operation on Friday night, firing hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israeli targets.

Israeli forces continued their attacks on Saturday, targeting military bases, industrial facilities, and Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport.

The Iranian government said that “punitive actions” against Israel would continue “whenever and wherever necessary.”

Approximately 20 million barrels of oil and petroleum products pass daily through the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, accounting for about one-fifth of global oil shipments. Any move to close the strait could cause volatility in energy markets.