Iran says US military not allowed to enter Gulf 'under any circumstances'
Summary
Iran says it will never allow US military ships to enter the Persian Gulf, as tensions with the United States and Israel escalate. The dispute has disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil and gas shipments.
Key Points
- Iran’s armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi said US military ships would not be allowed into the Persian Gulf “under any circumstances.”
- The remarks came amid renewed threats of US and Israeli attacks, with US ambassador Tom Barrack warning Washington could strike Iran soon.
- Iran has restricted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz since the war with the United States began, and the US has imposed a counterblockade on Iranian ports and ships.
- Two supertankers were reportedly abandoned at sea after hitting mines in the strategic waterway, further disrupting the global energy route.
