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Iran accuses U.S. of preparing regional conflict; tanker hit near Hormuz

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Ongoing story
  • Iran accuses the U.S. of preparing for a full-scale regional conflict, warning allies of Washington.
  • The U.S. and Israel are reportedly planning joint attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, though Israeli involvement remains unclear.
  • A tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage but no casualties.

Iran has accused the United States of preparing to ignite a regional conflict, issuing a stern warning to countries that align with Washington. "The U.S. is rapidly moving towards a total regional war, a dangerous strategy aimed at expanding dominance over the entire region," stated Ali Abdollahi, head of the Iranian armed forces' central command.

The U.S. is rapidly moving towards a total regional war, a dangerous strategy aimed at expanding dominance over the entire region.

— Ali AbdollahiHead of the Iranian armed forces' central command, accusing the U.S. of escalating regional tensions.

Meanwhile, reports suggest the U.S. and Israel are jointly planning intensive attacks against Iranian energy infrastructure, potentially launching them this weekend. However, the extent of Israel's direct involvement remains uncertain, with various U.S. media citing different sources on the planning discussions. Iranian officials have described such potential attacks as "madness" and have prepared a comprehensive response plan targeting Israeli and U.S. infrastructure in the region.

Iran has won the war with the U.S. and Israel, but we must consolidate this victory.

— Mohammad Bagher GhalibafIranian Parliament Speaker commenting on the perceived outcome of recent confrontations.

Adding to the regional tensions, a tanker was struck by an "unidentified projectile" 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman, near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported damage to the tanker's engine room. The vessel is reportedly not under control, and regional coast guard authorities have been informed. No casualties or environmental impacts have been reported.

The Iranian authorities must expand and strengthen the executive power of the Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, because every attempt to build a strong Iran will start from here.

— Mohammad Bagher GhalibafParliament Speaker outlining a vision for strengthening Iran's internal power structure.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that "Iran has won the war with the U.S. and Israel" but stressed the need to consolidate this victory. He also called for strengthening the executive power of the Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, suggesting that building a strong Iran would stem from this.

We consider the American media's claims about possible attacks by the United States and the regime against Iranian infrastructure as a form of madness - Because we have prepared a comprehensive response plan, which includes the vital infrastructure of the Zionist regime and U.S. energy infrastructure in the region, and we are ready.

— High-ranking Iranian security officialResponding to reports of potential U.S. attacks and detailing Iran's preparedness.
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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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