Iranian defense spokesperson warns foreign intervention in Strait of Hormuz could worsen energy instability

An Iranian defense spokesperson pushed back against the U.S. blockade on Monday, warning that foreign military action in the Strait of Hormuz "would escalate the crisis and instability in global energy security," according to Iranian state media.

"Iran, based on clear and logical principles, is responsible for the security and management of the Strait of Hormuz," Gen. Reza Talaei-Nik, spokesperson for  Iran's Defense Ministry, told the state-owned organization Press TV. 

He said Iran "will not allow any interference or aggression by U.S. or other foreign forces" and will not hesitate to respond decisively "to any aggressor, including Israel and the United States, in the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere."