"If they shoot at ships, US will punch back harder": Vance warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz

Iran Herald · July 9, 2026 War

Wisconsin [US], July 9 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday (local time) warned Iran of further military action if it continues attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the United States would respond 'harder than ever before' to protect freedom of navigation and energy flows.