“Any attack on Iranian tankers and merchant ships will result in heavy strikes on US bases in the region and enemy vessels,” the Guard said, a day after US forces reportedly attacked two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
US President Donald Trump said he expects Iran’s response to the latest US deal proposal, but there is no public confirmation that Tehran has already responded through an intermediary in Pakistan. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi expressed doubts about American reliability, stating that recent tensions and American actions in the Persian Gulf cast a shadow over their intentions.
According to reports, a US warplane disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers, which Washington accuses of violating the blockade of Iranian ports. An Iranian military official claims the navy responded to the attacks. The incident happened after new tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, an important world oil route.
Washington, through Pakistani mediators, proposed an extension of the ceasefire in the Gulf in order to open up space for negotiations on a permanent solution to the conflict that has been going on for 10 weeks, following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
Trump, according to journalist Margot Haddad, said he expected Iran’s response “very quickly.” Iran’s foreign ministry says the proposal is still under consideration.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the Qatari leader to discuss strengthening cooperation and stability in the Middle East. Qatar, which often mediates between the US and Iran, is also involved in diplomatic efforts to defuse the conflict. During earlier tensions, Iran targeted targets in Qatar, which further emphasizes its strategic role in the region.
(Vijesti.ba)
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