Iran warns US of retaliation if new offensive launched

independent.co.uk

Iran warned the US and its allies of sustained retaliation against military installations and regional partners if Washington launches a new offensive, escalating tensions in the region. The US State Department issued a security alert for citizens, citing unpredictable escalation, potential regional airspace closures, and flight cancellations. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement claimed strikes on Riyadh and a Saudi petroleum facility in Yanbu. Ongoing blockades of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran and Iranian ports by the US continue to strain global energy markets and drive up oil prices. Iran reiterated the strait will remain closed until terms of a collapsed June ceasefire agreement are met.


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