U.S. warns of military action against Iran over Strait of Hormuz closure, citing nuclear threats and legitimate targets.

U.S. UN Ambassador Mike Waltz stated that all military options, including strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, remain on the table in response to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps controls key facilities used for military and nuclear purposes. He emphasized that such targets are legitimate under U.S. policy, citing Iran’s aggression and nuclear ambitions, and denied that attacks would constitute war crimes, maintaining the U.S. would focus on military assets. Meanwhile, IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi warned that recent strikes have damaged but not eliminated Iran’s nuclear capabilities, noting that enriched uranium stockpiles and technical expertise remain, underscoring the need for renewed diplomacy and inspections.