The Iranian Foreign Ministry said Monday that the US prevented an agreement on managing the Strait of Hormuz through pressure on Oman, and warned that the source of attacks against Iran will be a legitimate target for defensive strikes, according to N12.
Earlier tonight, the Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement blaming the US for scuttling talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz through pressure on Oman. In a new element reported by N12 minutes later, the ministry added a direct threat: the source and origin of attacks against Iran will be a legitimate target for defensive strikes by the Iranian armed forces.
The threat marks a sharpening of rhetoric. As The Zioneer reported at 00:26, the ministry had said the US strikes thwarted de-escalation efforts. The current statement explicitly links the failed talks to the military strikes, without specifying the origin of the attacks. The Strait of Hormuz dispute has seen exchanges of fire between US and Iranian forces in recent weeks, with Iran previously threatening to close the strait.
2 developments
- ConfirmedIran threatens missile retaliation amid Hormuz closure as U.S. talks continue
- StrongIran issues new direct threat to US over Strait of Hormuz, warns of 'immediate' retaliation
- StrongIran accuses US of violating MOU commitments, reaffirms sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz
- StrongIran's Araghchi declares sole responsibility for Strait of Hormuz management, renews strikes on shipping
Source and signal
- Internal intake