Iran says won’t allow US warships to get close as Trump ponders new attacks
Summary
Iran’s armed forces said they are ready to attack U.S. warships if they come close, while President Donald Trump said the U.S. is still deciding whether to launch new attacks on Iran or continue pressuring the country with sanctions and a naval blockade. Tensions remain high in the region, with recent attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing conflicts involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Israel, and Lebanon.Key Facts
- Iran’s military warned they will fire on any U.S. warships approaching their territorial waters.
- President Trump mentioned the possibility of “another Epic Fury,” referring to large-scale attacks on Iran.
- The U.S. is debating whether to end the conflict with big attacks or maintain pressure through blockades and sanctions.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said several oil tankers were attacked or hit mines near the Strait of Hormuz.
- The conflict has caused oil prices to rise, with Brent crude reaching about $117 per barrel.
- Iran-linked Houthis in Yemen have continued attacks against Saudi Arabia, targeting airports and oilfields.
- Israel has increased military actions in the occupied West Bank and southern Lebanon amid rising violence.
- Iran reportedly has a “dead hand” policy to continue attacks if senior leaders are assassinated again.
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