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US Strikes Iranian Oil Fleet, Iran Threatens Retaliation
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In Short: Caspianpost (United States) reported that the vessels targeted were part of what CENTCOM described as Iran’s “shadow fleet.” The US military’s actions were described as a response to actions by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as stated by CENTCOM.
The United States military has conducted strikes on Iranian oil tankers, according to the Associated Press and San (United States). The Associated Press reported that the US military targeted three Iranian oil tankers, while San noted that the strikes were in response to recent missile attacks on two Navy warships.
Caspianpost (United States) reported that the vessels targeted were part of what CENTCOM described as Iran’s “shadow fleet.” The US military’s actions were described as a response to actions by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as stated by CENTCOM.
Iran has responded with strong warnings of potential retaliation. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, quoted by the BBC (United Kingdom), said the country's armed forces were ready to respond immediately and powerfully to any aggression. Zolfaghari, quoted by San, warned that Iran’s response could broaden if Washington continued its actions against Iran.
According to San, Iran has threatened to strike U.S. naval vessels more severely than before. The Iranian military spokesperson Ibrahim al-Fiqar, quoted by PGurus, warned that any further military action against Iran would receive a forceful response.
The Associated Press reported that President Donald Trump described the conflict in Iran as “small potatoes,” while defending Vice President JD Vance’s assertion that the ongoing attacks do not amount to a “war.” Vance, speaking at a White House press briefing, rejected the use of the word “war” to describe the U.S. fighting with Iran.
The Icds (Estonia) reported that the German government has taken steps in response to recent incidents, including shutting down a Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House cultural centre in Berlin. However, German politicians are divided over the adequacy of the response so far.
The Associated Press and San reported that the US military has warned Iran that any further attacks will result in a higher economic cost. Admiral Michael Gilday, quoted by San, stated, “If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost — taking out three of yours.”
The Associated Press and San reported that President Donald Trump described the conflict as “small potatoes,” while Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of an immediate and powerful response to any aggression. Both reports highlight the potential for further escalation in the ongoing conflict.
What's confirmed
- The United States military has conducted strikes on Iranian oil tankers, according to the Associated Press and San (United States). The Associated Press reported that the US military targeted three Iranian oil tankers, while San noted that the strikes were in response to recent missile attacks on two Navy warships.
- Caspianpost (United States) reported that the vessels targeted were part of what CENTCOM described as Iran’s “shadow fleet.” The US military’s actions were described as a response to actions by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as stated by CENTCOM.
- Iran has responded with strong warnings of potential retaliation. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, quoted by the BBC (United Kingdom), said the country's armed forces were ready to respond immediately and powerfully to any aggression. Zolfaghari, quoted by San, warned that Iran’s response could broaden if Washington continued its actions against Iran.
- According to San, Iran has threatened to strike U.S. naval vessels more severely than before. The Iranian military spokesperson Ibrahim al-Fiqar, quoted by PGurus, warned that any further military action against Iran would receive a forceful response.
- The Associated Press reported that President Donald Trump described the conflict in Iran as “small potatoes,” while defending Vice President JD Vance’s assertion that the ongoing attacks do not amount to a “war.” Vance, speaking at a White House press briefing, rejected the use of the word “war” to describe the U.S. fighting with Iran.
- The Icds (Estonia) reported that the German government has taken steps in response to recent incidents, including shutting down a Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House cultural centre in Berlin. However, German politicians are divided over the adequacy of the response so far.
- The Associated Press and San reported that President Donald Trump described the conflict as “small potatoes,” while Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of an immediate and powerful response to any aggression. Both reports highlight the potential for further escalation in the ongoing conflict.
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- The German response has gradually become more systematic since 2022.
- The Green Party says the government’s response to the Leipzig incident was too little and too slow, and did not do enough to deter Moscow.
- “Any enemy aggression, whatever the pretext, even against insignificant targets… will have a crushing response,” the statement said, adding that continued US military action would bring an end to diplomatic efforts.
- The Guards also warned that American military bases in the region “will experience hell in the coming days.” The latest exchange follows fresh US airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure after Washington accused Tehran of violating the ceasefire by attacking a commercial oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.
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- Referring to the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites last June, which were launched during Iran's 12-day war with Israel, the US president warned: "The next attack will be far worse. Don't make that happen again."
- Speaking to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Iranian "regime is probably weaker than it's ever been".
- "What you're seeing now is the ability to posture assets in the region to defend against what could be an Iranian threat against our personnel."