A senior US official said, according to a report, that a US military response in Iran is possible tonight, following the incident in the Strait of Hormuz. The report has not been officially confirmed.
A senior US official said tonight that a US military response in Iran is possible after the incident in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report circulating in Israeli media. The statement, which has not been independently confirmed, adds to a series of unconfirmed reports about potential US action against Iran. The Zioneer earlier reported on Tuesday morning that the US was expected to strike Iran again after overnight violations at Hormuz. The current report, if confirmed, would mark a significant escalation in the ongoing crisis.
4 developments
- DevelopingUS Warns Gulf States to Brace for Possible Iranian Retaliation After Hormuz Escalation
- DevelopingIranian official demands non-interference in Strait of Hormuz, warns of complications
- StrongIran issues new direct threat to US over Strait of Hormuz, warns of 'immediate' retaliation
- DevelopingAxios: US official warns of 'severe consequences' if Iran refuses to renounce Hormuz attacks
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