Iran MPs form combat unit for Hormuz

A senior Iranian parliamentary official has announced the formation of a special combat unit within the legislature for the Strait of Hormuz. Deputy Speaker Hamidreza Haji-Babai stated that all members of parliament have registered in this unit to take up arms and stand against the United States. He had previously told Fars News Agency that representatives are forming a combat unit for ground warfare, specifically mentioning the island of Kharg or any location where the US might deploy troops. The announcement signals a further militarization of Iran's political establishment amid heightened tensions with Washington.