IRGC navy threatens 'heavy attack' on US assets if its oil tankers come under fire
The Times of Israel • • world
Key Points:
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to target US sites and enemy ships in the Middle East if Iranian tankers come under attack, following recent US strikes on Iranian vessels in the Gulf of Oman.
- Iran announced that vessels from countries complying with US sanctions will face difficulties crossing the Strait of Hormuz, with lawmakers drafting legislation to restrict passage to vessels from "hostile states."
- The situation around the Strait of Hormuz remains tense, with recent attacks on vessels and the United Arab Emirates, prompting the UK to send a destroyer to the region to help protect shipping lanes.
- Western countries, including Britain and France, are preparing military plans to secure the Strait of Hormuz and restore safe navigation, contingent on a sustainable ceasefire and assurances for maritime safety.
- Despite US efforts and proposals to end the conflict and initiate peace talks, Tehran has yet to respond, while Qatar remains cautious about playing a central role in negotiations due to regional political sensitivities.
