Tehran: Iran has vowed to continue resisting US military attacks and mounting pressure, accusing Washington of pursuing hostile intentions against the country amid a fresh escalation in tensions between the two sides.

Speaking at a press conference, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei strongly criticised the United States, saying its actions were targeting Iran across several fronts.

“The United States in their war, their assault, and their aggression against Iran is targeting all our interests,” Baghaei told reporters.

His comments follow the latest military confrontation after US forces carried out strikes against two Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.

Iran subsequently retaliated by launching ballistic missiles towards US forces stationed in Jordan, marking another escalation in the months-long confrontation between Tehran and Washington.

Baghaei said the attack on Larak Island demonstrated what Tehran described as Washington’s continued violations against Iran.

He said the United States “keeps committing violations”, adding that Iran believed it “was justified in its response”.

The latest exchange has renewed concerns over a broader escalation in the Middle East, particularly around the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical routes for global energy supplies.

Tensions between Iran and the United States remain high despite diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing hostilities, with Tehran maintaining that it will defend itself against further military action while continuing to resist US political and economic pressure.

Iranian officials have also indicated that Tehran remains open to diplomacy if Washington returns to commitments made under an earlier interim understanding between the two countries.