Iran signals retaliation after US strikes tankers inside blockade line

Iran declares the period for proportionate response has ended following a US strike on Iranian tankers within the blockade line, raising risk of direct military escalation. The US maintains a naval blockade, and Tehran's rhetoric suggests imminent retaliatory action, though specifics remain unconfirmed. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation, with potential implications for regional stability and oil shipping lanes.