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US Strikes Iran, Tehran Retaliates Against Oil Tankers in Hormuz
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US Strikes Iran, Tehran Retaliates Against Oil Tankers in Hormuz

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • The U.S. conducted a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz region.
  • Iran responded by attacking two UAE oil tankers, resulting in one fatality.
  • Tensions escalate as both nations assert control over the vital waterway.

The United States and Iran are on a dangerous path of escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington launching a new series of strikes and Tehran retaliating by targeting two oil tankers. Initial reports indicate one person died in the Iranian attacks.

The Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain open, with or without Iran. We are bringing back the blockade of Iran.

— Donald TrumpStated on Truth Social regarding U.S. actions and intentions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces completed operations against military targets within Iran, striking areas including Bushehr, Chabahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar Abbas. The targets reportedly included coastal defense systems, missile sites, drones, and naval assets. CENTCOM stated that precision-guided munitions were used and that its forces remain vigilant.

These operations were reportedly carried out under the order of President Donald Trump, following his recent warnings that Iran would be hit "very hard." Trump declared on Truth Social that the Strait of Hormuz is and will remain open, with or without Iran. He also stated the U.S. would now be known as the "guardian of the Strait of Hormuz" and suggested, for "reasons of justice," that the U.S. should receive 20% compensation on cargo passing through the waterway.

The United States has no right to dictate the future of the Strait of Hormuz and will not be allowed to interfere.

— Iranian military leadershipResponding to U.S. actions and statements.

Iran's top military leadership responded forcefully, asserting that the United States has no right to dictate the future of the Strait of Hormuz and will not be allowed to interfere. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared Tehran the "guardian" of the Strait and vowed it would remain so "forever." He sarcastically commented on Trump's 20% compensation proposal, stating it was "excessive" and that Iran would "be fair."

The U.S. Central Command launched a new five-hour wave of strikes late tonight against Iranian military targets.

— U.S. Central CommandAnnouncing the execution of military operations against Iran.

The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates confirmed that missiles launched from Iran struck two of its oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the death of a crew member on one of the vessels. This exchange marks a significant increase in tensions between the two nations over the critical maritime route.

Missiles launched from Iran struck two of its oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, killing a crew member on one of them.

— Ministry of Defense of the United Arab EmiratesConfirming the attack on UAE oil tankers.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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