Iran, U.S., Set for Military Showdown Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States, U.S., are set for renewed showdown over the Strait of Hormuz, a sea route in Iran for transition of global crude oil to the international market.
The Army Chief of Iran dared that over 200 missiles had been set aside to destroy any ship crossing the Strait of Hormuz without permission.
The U.S. military Commander issued counter threat that Iran will face consequences for such action, warning that the U.S. has already deployed a warship to the territory.
The Army Chief of Iran, threatened: "We have deployed around 200 missiles near the Strait of Hormuz. If anyone attempts to cross without permission, the sky could quickly fill with smoke and fire.
The U.S. Commander issued a counter threat: "You won't be able to do that. If you even attempt it, Iran could face consequences it will have to pay dearly for.
"We have already deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln to the Strait of Hormuz."