Iran reserves right to defend against any country permitting US attacks
- Iran's foreign ministry condemns US strikes on Iranian tanker and Qeshm island
- Stresses direct responsibility of Kuwait and Bahrain rulers for permitting attacks
- Reserves right to defend against any country permitting US use of territory or airspace for attacks
Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned US military strikes on an Iranian tanker and on Qeshm Island. Tehran also placed direct responsibility on the rulers of Kuwait and Bahrain for allowing their territory and airspace to be used in support of US military operations against Iran. The ministry said Iran reserves the right to defend itself against any country that facilitates future attacks by the United States.
The statement comes after one of the most significant escalations in Gulf hostilities in recent months. Tonight, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a wave of ballistic missile attacks targeting US military bases across the region, including Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. Iranian officials described the strikes as retaliation for US actions against an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz and military operations on Qeshm Island.
Regional tensions rapidly spread beyond Kuwait. Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reported attacks, while air raid sirens sounded at multiple facilities hosting US personnel. Aviation authorities temporarily suspended flights across Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE as military forces responded to incoming attacks.
According to US Central Command, American forces conducted "self-defense" operations, including strikes on targets on Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks by Iran.
Iran, however, rejected the US justification, portraying the strikes as acts of aggression and warning that any nation enabling US military operations against Iranian territory could face consequences.
The ceasefire continues to look weaker by the day but a full resumption of the conflict seems unlikely. The negotiating deadlock has been dragging on for a long time and oil prices are likely to remain persistently elevated until the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.
This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at investinglive.com.提供 MainLink：Investinglive RSS Breaking News Feed
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