News World US News Iran warns of ‘long and painful strikes’ if US resumes attacks The warning comes nearly two months into the US-Israeli war with Iran, with a ceasefire formally in place since April 8 but key disputes unresolved. 4 min read May 1, 2026 07:45 AM IST First published on: May 1, 2026 at 07:45 AM IST A classroom at a school is in ruins after it was hit days ago by an Israeli airstrike in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon. (Photo: AP) Iran has warned it will launch “long and painful strikes” against United States positions if Washington renews military action, as tensions persist over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and stalled efforts to end the conflict. The warning comes nearly two months into the US-Israeli war with Iran, with a ceasefire formally in place since April 8 but key disputes unresolved. Iran has continued to block the Strait of Hormuz a critical global shipping route in response to a US naval blockade targeting its oil exports.…