Iran says US violated ceasefire by targeting its oil tanker in Sea of Oman, vows 'crushing response'

Iran has issued a strong condemnation, accusing the United States of a blatant violation of the existing ceasefire by targeting its oil tankers in the Sea of Oman. The Islamic Republic has vowed a severe and immediate retaliation, signaling a significant escalation in regional tensions.

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The aggressive, terrorist, and pirate US military has violated the ceasefire by targeting an Iranian oil tanker travelling from Iran's coastal waters near Jask toward the Strait of Hormuz, as well as another vessel entering the Strait of Hormuz near the Emirati port of Fujairah.

According to Iranian state media, the US military's actions are described as "aggressive, terrorist, and pirate." The spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters detailed that an Iranian oil tanker, en route from Jask towards the Strait of Hormuz, was targeted, along with another vessel near the Emirati port of Fujairah. Iran further alleges that airstrikes were conducted on civilian areas in cooperation with regional countries.

This accusation comes in the wake of an incident where US Naval Forces reportedly fired upon an Iranian-flagged oil tanker, the M/T Hasna. US Central Command justified the action, stating the vessel failed to heed repeated warnings while transiting international waters. This conflicting narrative highlights the volatile nature of maritime operations in the region.

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At the same time, with the cooperation of some regional countries, they carried out air attacks on civilian areas along the coasts of Bandar Khamir, Sirik, and Qeshm Island.

Reports from Fox News, citing a senior US official, indicated that US military strikes targeted Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas following explosions near vital maritime corridors. However, the official stressed that this did not signify a return to full-scale conflict. Iran's armed forces claim to have responded by striking US military vessels east of the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly causing significant damage. The situation remains tense, with both sides presenting starkly different accounts of the events.

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The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran immediately responded by attacking US military vessels east of the Strait of Hormuz and south of Chabahar.