Mohsen Rezaei, a senior military adviser to Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has warned that US warships in the Strait of Hormuz are within striking range of Iranian missiles. He suggested that the US would face severe consequences if it attempted to police the strategic waterway, calling for a ground invasion of Iran as a potential opportunity for hostage-taking.

• 01Iran's military adviser claims US warships are within missile range.
• 02Rezaei threatens to sink American ships if US polices the Strait of Hormuz.
• 03He suggests a US ground invasion could lead to hostage-taking for ransom.
• 04Rezaei opposes extending the current ceasefire in the region.
• 05He asserts Iran is setting the agenda for future negotiations with the US.

The heightened rhetoric from Iranian officials could escalate military tensions in the region, affecting shipping traffic and security in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade route.