Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, issued a stark warning on state television, stating that Iran would sink American ships in the Strait of Hormuz if the United States continues to impose a military blockade on the vital shipping route. This warning comes in the context of a fragile ceasefire that has been in effect after Iran had previously blocked shipping for over six weeks during ongoing conflict. Rezaei, a former commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, criticized the US for attempting to 'police' the Strait, questioning the appropriateness of such actions for a powerful military. He further claimed that US ships could be targeted by Iranian missiles, presenting a significant threat to American forces in the region. Additionally, Rezaei expressed a controversial view that a US ground invasion would provide Iran with the opportunity to take hostages for ransom, stating, 'for each hostage we would get a billion dollars.' His remarks underline the escalating tensions between Iran and the US, particularly regarding security in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.