Iran Threatens Global War if US Resumes Strikes Amid Hormuz Crisis

Iran issued a direct threat on May 20, 2026, stating that it would escalate conflict beyond the Middle East if the United States resumed strikes. The warning came as tensions remained high over the Hormuz crisis, with Iran using the strategic waterway to assert its influence. The strait, a critical passage for global oil shipments, has been transformed into a key military asset by Iran, according to reports from Ynetnews.