According to CoinMeta, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahagae stated that U.S. military actions have exacerbated the security crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran has responded to each instance of aggression. Maritime blockades, economic warfare, and attacks on Iranian infrastructure have led to regional instability. Bahagae accused some countries in the region of serving as a launching pad for attacks on Larak Island, and Iran has taken action against these targets.