Iran threatens US targets after tanker attacks
Iran threatened on Saturday night to attack US interests in the Middle East in case of new attacks on its merchant ships, the day after two of its tankers were bombed by Washington, which continues to await Tehran's response to its latest proposals. "Any attack on Iranian tankers and commercial vessels [...]
TL;DR
- Iran threatened to attack US interests in the Middle East in response to attacks on its merchant ships.
- Two Iranian oil tankers were bombed by Washington.
- The commander of the Iranian navy stated that missiles and drones are prepared for retaliation.
- Tensions have increased since the start of the war, with Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz and the US blockading Iranian ports.
- US President Donald Trump is awaiting a response from Iran to his latest proposal to end the war.
- Iran's Foreign Minister expressed skepticism about the seriousness of US diplomacy due to recent escalations and ceasefire violations.