Iranian Army Chief Warns War with U.S. and Israel is Not Over

Tehran, September 27 (Daily Kiran) : Iranian Army Chief Amir Hatami declared on Sunday that the conflict imposed on the nation by the United States and Israel is far from over. He warned that the so-called “enemy” should brace for even more severe retaliatory strikes from Iranian armed forces.

Speaking at a national ceremony in Tehran, Hatami emphasized, “The war is not over… The attacking enemy has suffered significant losses, but it must prepare for even tougher blows from Iran’s armed forces.”

He urged regional nations to recognize that collaboration with the U.S. does not guarantee their security. Instead, he advocated for regional security to be ensured through mutual cooperation among local countries.

In a related development, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), responsible for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, issued a warning to ship owners. They reported that some charterers are pressuring vessels to take “illegal” routes through the waterway.

The PGSA posted on social media platform X early Sunday, stating, “Reports indicate that some charterers are forcing ships to use illegal paths. This could lead to economic losses and endanger the lives of the ship’s crew. Additionally, it may result in severe restrictions on future maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.”

The authority cautioned ship owners to be wary of such illegal activities by certain charterers. If proven, these charterers could be added to a non-compliance list, resulting in a ban on their vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

On February 28, Israel and the U.S. launched joint attacks on Tehran and other Iranian cities. In retaliation, Iran targeted Israeli and U.S. positions in the region with missile and drone strikes, asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz.

On June 18, the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending hostilities in the region. Under this agreement, both nations were to engage in talks within 60 days to reach a final settlement. This period expired on August 17, but following recent escalations in tensions, the future of negotiations remains uncertain.