The Iranian Foreign Ministry's Spokesperson tweeted: "In another brazen violation of international law, the Israeli regime now blatantly threatens Iran with military action. Such malign behavior stems from blind Western support."

In another brazen violation of Int'l law, Israeli regime now blatantly threatens #Iran with military action.

Such malign behavior stems from blind Western support.

We state this clearly: ANY foolish act against Iran will be met with a DECISIVE response.

Don't test us.
— Saeed Khatibzadeh (@SKhatibzadeh) August 5, 2021

This comes in the backdrop of an attack on an Israeli-managed ship off the coast of Oman in July, which resulted in the death of the ship's Romanian captain and a British crew member.

This incident was followed by another "potential hijack" near Fujairah Port in the UAE, where Israeli "News 24" said four ships reported they had lost control near the island of Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman.

Israeli Security Minister Benny Gantz told the Knesset on Monday that the spread of Iranian UAVs and missiles is a direct regional threat, emphasizing that "Israel must act right now against Iran."

US State Secretary Anthony Blinken also accused Iran of targeting the Israeli ship, vowing "collective action" with the UK, Romania, Israel, and other countries.

Iranian Armed Forces Spokesperson Abu al-Fadl Shakarji said, "our forces contribute to the security of navigation and provide assistance in securing commercial ships," stressing that all suspicious acts are "under our surveillance and we are ready to respond."

Shakarji also added, in his interview for Russia's Sputnik, that "Zionist and Saudi repeated reports about the destabilization of security and the piracy of ships constitute a prelude to a venture."