Iran warns of immediate response to US 'adventurism'
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Iran's top political adviser Ali Akbar Velayati said on Thursday that Tehran will give an immediate response to US 'adventurous actions,' according to state-linked media. The warning follows US President Donald Trump's threat of new strikes against Iran and a fresh wave of US attacks on Iranian targets.
The Warning
Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, said on X that Trump is responsible for renewed tensions and violated an oral agreement, plunging the region back into conflict. He reiterated that Tehran had previously warned the region is not a place for political adventurism. The statement came after Trump threatened new strikes at the NATO summit in Ankara.
Strait of Hormuz Threat
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only on Iran's terms, not through US threats. His remarks were reported by Press TV. The strait is a critical chokepoint for about 20% of global oil transit.
US Strikes
The US military launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday evening, according to reports. Iranian media reported explosions on Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf and in several cities including Iranshahr, Chabahar, Konarak, Sirik, Jask, Bandar Abbas, and Aqqala. The strikes follow Trump's earlier threat of a 'powerful blow.'
What's Next
Iran's next steps remain unclear, with Velayati promising an immediate response but not specifying its nature. Analysts warn that any retaliation could further escalate tensions in the region.
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Iran warns of immediate response to US 'adventurism'
