A top Iranian commander has issued a sharp warning to the United States, signalling readiness for a decisive response if tensions escalate further in the Strait of Hormuz. Senior general Mohammad Jafar Asadi stressed that the Gulf region is not open to foreign control, warning Washington against interference and drawing a firm red line on Iran’s sovereignty. The statement comes amid rising maritime standoffs and repeated threats from Tehran that any military move could trigger a stronger retaliation, reinforcing fears that the fragile ceasefire could collapse into a wider conflict.