America launched several military attacks on Iran early Wednesday. Earlier, America had accused Iran of attacking three commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Iranian government media has reported several explosions in the southern parts of the country.
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What did US Central Command say?
US Central Command said, “The US strikes were carried out in response to Iran’s attacks on three commercial ships that were passing through Hormuz. This aggressive action by Iran was taken without any provocation, was extremely dangerous and is a clear violation of the ceasefire.”
Which places of Iran were targeted?
A US official, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said that in the latest attacks on Iran, its air defense systems, coastal surveillance systems, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles and drone launch sites were targeted.
What did the Iranian media say?
Meanwhile, Iranian government media reported several explosions in southern Iran. According to government media, seven explosions were heard in the southern city of Sirik. Iranian media also reported that six projectiles fell in the Taheroui Pier area of Syria. Apart from this, Iranian media reported that explosions were also heard in Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas in southern Iran.
Was anyone injured in the American attack on Iran?
Iranian state media later reported that several people were injured by shrapnel after an “enemy projectile” hit the commercial port of Serik. State television also said the situation in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island had returned to normal, although explosions continued to be heard in Serik. According to reports, President Masoud Pejeshkian has left Iraq for Iran after the US attacks.
These American attacks were carried out after the attacks on three oil tankers in Hormuz on Tuesday. The British Army said that three tankers were hit by projectiles in this strategic sea route.
What did the UN’s maritime organization IMO say?
According to the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO), this is the first time since the end of April that so many ships have been attacked in a single day. Due to these new attacks, the risk of maritime traffic being affected through the Strait of Hormuz has increased. This development has come at a time when many countries are trying to normalize maritime trade and reduce the pressure on the global economy due to war.
Hours after the attack on the tankers, the US revoked a 60-day license issued by the Treasury Department last month, under which some sanctions imposed on Iranian oil were exempted. An American official said that Iran’s action in Hormuz was unacceptable, hence its consequences were necessary. The officer gave this information to the Associated Press (AP) on the condition of anonymity.
Did Iran target ships?
According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre, a tanker caught fire after a projectile hit it off the coast of Oman. At the same time, Iranian state television had said that this tanker carrying LNG had ignored the warnings, after which it was attacked. However, Iran did not directly take responsibility for this attack. The British Maritime Agency said that the remaining two ships were also damaged, but they continued their journey. There is no report of anyone being injured on these two ships.
What is Iran’s rule regarding Hormuz?
Tehran has said many times before that only the sea route in Hormuz is safe, which it has approved. Even before this, Iran has been suspected to be behind the attacks on ships using the alternative route near the coast of Oman. According to the location released by the British agency, all three attacks took place near the coast of Oman or its neighboring United Arab Emirates (UAE). This indicates that these ships were passing through the sea route near Oman.
Are talks ongoing between America and Iran?
This latest tension has increased at a time when talks between America and Iran are currently at a standstill. The US wants to continue talks with Iran aimed at fully opening the Strait of Hormuz, rolling back Tehran’s disputed nuclear program and ensuring a permanent end to the war that began on February 28. However, the interim agreement now appears to be under pressure.
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