Iran Threatens U.S. Forces Over Hormuz After Trump Announces Naval Escort Operation

TEHRAN: Tensions in the Persian Gulf have reached a critical new peak as Iran issued a direct threat to strike any foreign force, especially the U.S. military, that attempts to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz. This firm message was delivered by Major General Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya military headquarters, via the state news agency Mehr.

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Iranul va lovi orice forță străină — în special armata americană — care încearcă să se apropie sau să intre în această cale navigabilă.

The Iranian warning comes hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the launch of "Operation Freedom" on Truth Social, aimed at restoring commercial traffic through the world's most crucial oil transit route. Trump described the initiative as an act of "international compassion" and a "humanitarian gesture" to liberate ships and nations caught in difficult circumstances. However, the exact operational details, including the number of vessels to be guided or the extent of U.S. involvement—whether informational or armed escort—remain unclear.

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Este menit să elibereze persoane, companii și țări care nu au făcut absolut nimic rău. Ei sunt victime ale circumstanțelor.

CENTCOM confirmed its support for "Operation Freedom," with Admiral Brad Cooper announcing an "enhanced security zone." While the Pentagon has not specified the nature of this enhanced security, speculation points towards an expanded naval and air presence. President Trump criticized NATO countries that declined to participate, despite the U.S. framing the operation as humanitarian. This escalation occurs at a delicate juncture, with peace negotiations between Iran and other parties reportedly stalled. The situation is further complicated by Iran's 14-point proposal, transmitted via Pakistan, which President Trump has dismissed as "unacceptable," despite reports suggesting it includes a 15-year moratorium on uranium enrichment and strict limits on nuclear activities.

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Un gest umanitar din partea Statelor Unite, a țărilor din Orientul Mijlociu, dar, în special, a țării Iran.