US hits Iranian ports as Washington rejects fears of wider war - Fox News
Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz (Photo: Getty Images)
The US has struck the Iranian ports of Qeshm and Bandar Abbas. Washington assures that this does not mean a full-scale war is resuming. The Iranian agency Mehr reported the activation of air defense systems in western Tehran, according to ClashReport.
What is known about the strikes
US forces attacked targets in the ports of Qeshm and Bandar Abbas. Iranian news agencies reported explosions. Following the reports of the strikes, air defense systems were activated in western Tehran.
A senior US official assured that the strikes do not mean the resumption of war. Details about the consequences of the attacks are being clarified.
Iran's reaction
The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters stated that the US military violated the ceasefire by attacking an Iranian oil tanker near Jask and another vessel near the Emirati port of Fujairah. Also, according to the headquarters, with the assistance of some regional countries, airstrikes were carried out on civilian coastal areas — Bandar Khamir, Sirik, and Qeshm Island.
In response, the Iranian armed forces, according to their statement, attacked US military vessels east of the Strait of Hormuz and south of the port of Chabahar. Iran claimed significant damage to US ships. This information has not been officially confirmed.
US President Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran could be completely over within a week. He sees great chances for reaching an agreement with Tehran, but warned that if fighting continues, he will bomb Iran to the ground.
Meanwhile, Iran announced that passage through the Strait of Hormuz is now safe. Tehran explained this by introducing new procedures, but did not disclose the details.
