Iran Warns of Conflict Resumption, Moves to Restrict Hormuz Transit

Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified as Tehran moves to formalize maritime restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s parliament is currently drafting legislation that would explicitly ban Israeli-flagged vessels from the strategic waterway and require other nations to obtain prior permission before transit. The shift from rhetorical threats to institutional enforcement suggests a hardening stance in response to the deteriorating regional security environment. The legislative move follows President Trump’s rejection of several peace proposals, a decision that Iranian officials claim has made the resumption of active conflict nearly inevitable. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister has placed the responsibility for the next phase of the crisis on the United States, framing the current situation as a choice between American diplomatic reconsideration or direct military confrontation. Meanwhile, military escalation options are reportedly under active review by both sides as a fragile ceasefire continues to erode. While Tehran has signaled that it may remain open to talks if Washington alters its current approach, the emphasis on maritime sovereignty and legislative mechanisms for enforcement indicates that Iran is preparing for a prolonged period of high-intensity friction in the Persian Gulf.