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Iran warns of 'long and painful' attacks if US resumes military operations
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Iran warns of 'long and painful' attacks if US resumes military operations

From Utusan Malaysia · (4m ago) Malay Critical tone

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Iran has warned of "long and painful" attacks if the US resumes military operations against it, following reports of potential US military action.
  • Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps officials stated that US bases in the Middle East and US warships would be targeted.
  • The heightened tensions have impacted global oil prices, with Brent crude briefly reaching $126 per barrel, and the UAE has advised its citizens to leave Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq.

The Hankyoreh reports on the escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, with Iran issuing stern warnings against any potential US military operations. Following reports that US President Donald Trump is considering new military plans against Iran, Iranian officials have vowed to retaliate with "long and painful" attacks. A senior official from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that US bases in the region and US warships would face consequences.

We will see the same thing happen to your warships.

— Majid MusaviCommander of the IRGC's Aerospace Force, warning of retaliation against US assets.

This exchange underscores the precarious state of the ceasefire and the potential for renewed conflict. The mere possibility of renewed military action has already had a significant impact on global markets, with oil prices surging. The United Arab Emirates has also responded by urging its citizens to leave Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq, reflecting the regional instability.

It is unrealistic to expect results in a short period of time, regardless of who the mediator is.

— Esmaeil BaghaeiIranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson on the difficulty of achieving quick results in talks with the US.

Adding to the pressure, air defense sirens were reportedly heard in Tehran, indicating readiness to respond to potential aerial threats. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict appear stalled, with Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson expressing skepticism about quick results from talks with the US. Iran is also seeking to solidify its control over the Strait of Hormuz, with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei asserting Iran's rights in the Persian Gulf region. This situation highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics at play and the significant risks of miscalculation.

The humiliating defeat of the war initiated by the United States is two months old, and a new chapter is unfolding in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

— Mojtaba KhameneiSupreme Leader Ali Khamenei's statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Persian Gulf Day.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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