Iran Claims Retaliatory Attacks on U.S. Targets in Gulf Region

Iran's Revolutionary Guard declared it launched attacks against American targets in the Gulf region overnight into Saturday. Iranian state television reported the action, framing it as retaliation for U.S. aggression.

"If the aggression is repeated, our response will be broader than this," the Revolutionary Guard stated, according to Iranian state television's Telegram channel. The announcement came shortly after U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance issued a warning to Iran on X, stating that "violence will be met with violence."

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If the aggression is repeated, our response will be broader than this.

Details regarding the specific American targets allegedly attacked by Iran were not provided in the Revolutionary Guard's statement, as reported by Reuters. The timing of Iran's announcement coincided with Vance's warning, suggesting a heightened state of tension in the region.

The report indicates that the Iranian state broadcaster shared the news of the attacks just minutes after Vance's statement was released early Saturday morning. This exchange highlights the ongoing volatility and potential for escalation between Iran and the United States in the Middle East.

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violence will be met with violence.