Iran's Hardline Stance: US Renewed Offensive Risks 'Long and Painful Retaliation'
Iran warned of 'long and painful retaliatory strikes' against US targets if the US resumes attacks and reasserts its claims over the Strait of Hormuz, complicating US plans to form an alliance to reopen the vital waterway. The Strait of Hormuz has been closed for two months since the US and Israel launched a joint war against Iran, disrupting about 20% of global oil and gas supplies, leading to soaring energy prices and heightened fears of an economic recession.
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Key News on the US-Iran War
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(Central News Agency Washington/Dubai 30th Comprehensive Foreign Report) Iran stated today that if the United States resumes attacks and reasserts its claims over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran will launch 'long and painful retaliatory strikes' against US targets, further complicating US plans to form an alliance to reopen this vital waterway.
Since the US and Israel jointly launched a war against Iran two months ago, the Strait of Hormuz has remained closed, blocking about 20% of global oil and natural gas supplies, leading to soaring global energy prices and exacerbating fears of an economic recession.
US officials told Reuters that President Trump is expected to be briefed today on a new round of military strike plans against Iran, aimed at forcing Iran to negotiate an end to the conflict.
Iran's IRNA news agency quoted Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei as saying tonight that rapid results from negotiations with the US should not be expected. 'Regardless of who the mediator is, it is unrealistic to expect results in a short period.'
Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported that air defense systems could be heard in parts of Tehran tonight. Tasnim news agency stated that air defense systems were intercepting small drones and reconnaissance aircraft.
The United Arab Emirates has announced a ban on its citizens traveling to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq, and urged its nationals currently in those countries to return immediately.
Trump reiterated to reporters today that he would not allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons and stated that gasoline prices would 'fall like a rock' once the war ends. Gasoline prices are a key issue for the Republican Party ahead of the US November midterm elections.
Senior officials of Iran's Revolutionary Guard stated that even a limited new round of US attacks would trigger 'long and painful retaliatory strikes' against US regional targets.
According to Iranian media, Revolutionary Guard Aerospace Force Commander Majid Mousavi said: 'We have seen the fate of your regional bases, and your warships will suffer the same fate.'
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei stated in a written message to the nation that Tehran, after implementing new management of the strait, would eliminate 'enemy abuses in this waterway,' indicating Iran's intention to continue controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that if the disruption caused by the strait's closure continues until mid-year, global economic growth will decline, inflation will rise, and tens of millions of people will fall into poverty and extreme hunger.
Trump faces a US legal deadline tomorrow to end the war or explain to Congress the reasons for its extension. Analysts and congressional aides expect he may notify Congress of a 30-day extension or simply ignore the deadline.
US news website Axios reported that another plan to be briefed to Trump is to use ground forces to control parts of the Strait of Hormuz to reopen commercial shipping. Officials said Trump is also considering extending the blockade or declaring a unilateral victory.
According to a cable from the US State Department to be verbally conveyed to partner countries by May 1, they are invited to join a new alliance called the 'Maritime Freedom Construct' to ensure safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
France, the UK, and other countries have discussed participating in the alliance but stated they would only be willing to help reopen the strait after the conflict ends.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated today after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri that stopping Israeli attacks on Lebanon is part of the US-Iran ceasefire consensus and a key issue in future processes.
According to sources, mediator Pakistan is trying to prevent the situation from escalating, while the US and Iran continue to exchange messages on a potential agreement. (Compiled by Hsu Rui-cheng) 1150501
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(Central News Agency Washington/Dubai 30th Comprehensive Foreign Report) Iran stated today that if the United States resumes attacks and reasserts its claims over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran will launch 'long and painful retaliatory strikes' against US targets, further complicating US plans to form an alliance to reopen this vital waterway.
Since the US and Israel jointly launched a war against Iran two months ago, the Strait of Hormuz has remained closed, blocking about 20% of global oil and natural gas supplies, leading to soaring global energy prices and exacerbating fears of an economic recession.
US officials told Reuters that President Trump is expected to be briefed today on a new round of military strike plans against Iran, aimed at forcing Iran to negotiate an end to the conflict.
Iran's IRNA news agency quoted Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei as saying tonight that rapid results from negotiations with the US should not be expected. 'Regardless of who the mediator is, it is unrealistic to expect results in a short period.'
Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported that air defense systems could be heard in parts of Tehran tonight. Tasnim news agency stated that air defense systems were intercepting small drones and reconnaissance aircraft.
The United Arab Emirates has announced a ban on its citizens traveling to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq, and urged its nationals currently in those countries to return immediately.
Trump reiterated to reporters today that he would not allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons and stated that gasoline prices would 'fall like a rock' once the war ends. Gasoline prices are a key issue for the Republican Party ahead of the US November midterm elections.
Senior officials of Iran's Revolutionary Guard stated that even a limited new round of US attacks would trigger 'long and painful retaliatory strikes' against US regional targets.
According to Iranian media, Revolutionary Guard Aerospace Force Commander Majid Mousavi said: 'We have seen the fate of your regional bases, and your warships will suffer the same fate.'
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei stated in a written message to the nation that Tehran, after implementing new management of the strait, would eliminate 'enemy abuses in this waterway,' indicating Iran's intention to continue controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that if the disruption caused by the strait's closure continues until mid-year, global economic growth will decline, inflation will rise, and tens of millions of people will fall into poverty and extreme hunger.
Trump faces a US legal deadline tomorrow to end the war or explain to Congress the reasons for its extension. Analysts and congressional aides expect he may notify Congress of a 30-day extension or simply ignore the deadline.
US news website Axios reported that another plan to be briefed to Trump is to use ground forces to control parts of the Strait of Hormuz to reopen commercial shipping. Officials said Trump is also considering extending the blockade or declaring a unilateral victory.
According to a cable from the US State Department to be verbally conveyed to partner countries by May 1, they are invited to join a new alliance called the 'Maritime Freedom Construct' to ensure safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
France, the UK, and other countries have discussed participating in the alliance but stated they would only be willing to help reopen the strait after the conflict ends.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated today after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri that stopping Israeli attacks on Lebanon is part of the US-Iran ceasefire consensus and a key issue in future processes.
According to sources, mediator Pakistan is trying to prevent the situation from escalating, while the US and Iran continue to exchange messages on a potential agreement. (Compiled by Hsu Rui-cheng) 1150501
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