00:00Iran wants that it will launch prolonged and severe strikes on US military bases in the region if Washington resumes
00:07attacks as it continues to reaffirm its claim over the Strait of Hormuz.
00:12Supreme Leader Mushtabah Khamneh says Iran retains control of the strategic waterway and will act to remove any form of
00:20foreign interference.
00:21Khamneh added that foreign military forces operating far from their own region have no legitimate role or presence in the
00:29Strait of Hormuz.
00:30Two months into the conflict, the Strait remains closed, with the disruption is affecting nearly 20% of global oil
00:36and gas supplies.
00:38Iran continues to block access to the Strait in response to a US naval blockade that targets its oil exports,
00:45which remain critical to the country's economy.
00:48Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is expected to receive a briefing on potential new military strikes aimed at pressuring Iran
00:57to return to negotiations.
00:59Now, Washington's planning reportedly includes the possible deployment of ground forces to secure sections of the Strait and restore access
01:07for commercial shipping.
01:09Officials are also considering other options, including expanding the current naval blockade or declaring a unilateral victory in the conflict.
01:21Meanwhile, Tehran activated its air defence system late on Thursday to respond to reports of small aircraft and drones entering
01:29sections of the capital's airspace.
01:31Iranian news agency said the defence systems operated for about 20 minutes in several areas.
01:38The situation later stabilised and authorities confirmed that conditions had returned to normal,
01:43with no further aerial activity reported after the brief period of heightened alert.
01:48The development came as the Trump administration faced a midnight deadline to secure congressional approval for continued military action against
01:55Iran.
01:56Officials argued that the 60-day deadline had effectively been paused following a ceasefire announced in April.
