Iran Threatens Retaliation Following US Strikes in Hormozgan Region
'No act of aggression unanswered': Iran warns of retaliation after ‘blatant’ US strikes
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Iran's foreign ministry has issued a warning of retaliation against the United States after it accused the US military of conducting strikes in the Hormozgan region, violating a ceasefire. Tehran insists it will respond to any acts of aggression, holding the US accountable for the consequences.
- 01Iran accused the US military of violating a ceasefire in the Hormozgan region with recent strikes targeting boats and missile sites.
- 02The Iranian foreign ministry stated it will not leave any act of aggression unanswered, emphasizing the defense of national sovereignty.
- 03US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open amid rising tensions.
- 04The US described its military actions as defensive, while Iran labeled them as a gross violation of the ceasefire.
- 05Following the strikes, Brent crude oil prices increased nearly 3% to $98.91, reflecting market concerns over regional stability.
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Iran's foreign ministry has warned of retaliation against the United States following accusations that US military strikes in the Hormozgan region constituted a blatant violation of a ceasefire. The ministry stated that the US military's actions over the past 48 hours targeted boats and missile launch sites, which Iran claims undermined ongoing diplomatic efforts mediated by Pakistan. Tehran emphasized that it would respond to any acts of aggression, defending its sovereignty and integrity. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during a visit to India, asserted the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, a crucial waterway for global oil transport. The US characterized its military operations as defensive, while Iranian media condemned them as a gross violation of the ceasefire. The situation has led to a spike in global oil prices, with Brent crude rising nearly 3% to $98.91 amid growing concerns over the conflict's impact on oil supply.
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The escalation of military tensions could disrupt shipping and oil supply routes, impacting global oil prices and regional security.
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