Iran speaker warns of plot to seize Iranian island

Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said intelligence indicates enemies, backed by a regional state, may be planning to occupy one of Iran's islands in the Persian Gulf. He said Iranian forces are monitoring movements and would launch relentless strikes on that country's infrastructure if an occupation occurs. The allegation heightens existing tensions between Tehran and neighboring Gulf states and could trigger a broader military escalation. This matters for regional security and global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with potential diplomatic and economic fallout.