"Any attack on Iranian tankers and commercial vessels will result in a heavy attack on one of the American centres in the region and enemy ships, the force said, a day after US strikes on two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman."
"On Friday, a US fighter jet fired on and disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers that Washington accused of challenging its blockade of Iran's ports. An Iranian military official told local media the navy had responded with strikes."
"The recent escalation of tensions by American forces in the Persian Gulf and their numerous actions in violating the ceasefire have added to suspicions about the motivation and seriousness of the American side in the path of diplomacy, he said in a call with his Turkish counterpart, according to Iran's ISNA news agency."
"Washington has sent Iran, via Pakistani mediators, a proposal to extend the truce in the Gulf to allow for talks on a final settlement of the conflict launched 10 weeks ago with US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The US says it is unacceptable for Tehran to control the key oil route."
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard threatened to target American centres in the region if Iranian tankers or commercial vessels come under fire. The threat followed US strikes that disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers in the Gulf of Oman, after a US fighter jet fired on the vessels. Iran’s navy responded with strikes, and tensions also flared in the Strait of Hormuz, a key sea lane Iran seeks to control for economic leverage. The United States says it is unacceptable for Iran to control the oil route and sent Iran, via Pakistani mediators, a proposal to extend the Gulf truce for talks on a final settlement. Iran’s foreign minister questioned the reliability of US leadership amid alleged ceasefire violations by American forces.
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