Iranian officials warned that any US intervention in the Strait of Hormuz would be a "red line," and threatened to attack infrastructure in the region if President Trump strikes Iranian infrastructure, according to N12. The threat follows an earlier warning that Iran would destroy all infrastructure in the region if Trump carries out his threats.
In a new escalation of rhetoric, Iranian officials warned Thursday morning that any US intervention in the Strait of Hormuz would cross a "red line" and that Iran would attack infrastructure in the region if President Trump follows through on his threats against Iranian infrastructure. The statement, reported by N12, follows an earlier warning from Iran just minutes prior that it would "destroy all infrastructure in the region" if Trump carries out his threats (The Zioneer, 09:15). The threats continue a pattern of escalating brinkmanship over the strategic waterway, which Iran has repeatedly threatened to close. The Zioneer has previously reported on Iran's threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, including warnings that any vessel crossing would be attacked (June 19) and that Iran would retaliate forcefully against any US strikes (July 2). Trump has threatened to "blow the sh*t out of" Iran over the Strait. The situation remains tense with no indication of de-escalation.
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Source and signal
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