Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued a stark warning that Iranian missiles would target American naval vessels attempting to control the Strait of Hormuz. This warning comes as tensions escalate following a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, which has been in place after a series of military actions, including US and Israeli airstrikes that resulted in the death of Khamenei. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for approximately 20% of the world's oil trade, has seen Iran block shipping while allowing vessels from allied nations like China to pass. Rezaei, known for his hardline stance, also expressed that he would welcome a US ground invasion, suggesting that Iran could take hostages for ransom. The US military recently announced plans to blockade Iranian ports, a move that Iran condemned as illegal and tantamount to piracy, further intensifying the ongoing conflict.