Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned the United States of military retaliation over ongoing attacks on Iran-linked oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, saying action will be taken against US ships and its bases in the region. The ceasefire, however, remains in place despite sporadic incidents of violence in the critical waterway.
The United States government has expressed optimism about the latest peace proposal currently being evaluated by the Iranian side and hopes that Tehran will respond positively to end the ongoing war and resume talks.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it has “disabled” four ships and prevented 58 commercial vessels from entering or exiting Iranian ports since April 13.
While positive developments are taking shape between Iran and the United States despite the skirmishes, Israel has continued its bombing campaign against Lebanon, killing dozens of civilians.
Israeli forces have carried out relentless bombing of southern Lebanon, where thousands have died and thousands more have been injured since the conflict escalated.
The region is once again on edge as two European powers — Britain and France — have sent warships and an aircraft carrier to the Middle East.
As war clouds hover over the region due to the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s uranium issue, Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again offered to store Iran’s 400 kg of enriched uranium.
However, Iran has so far rejected the offer and any peace talks that involve compromising on its fissile material, saying Tehran will not send its enriched uranium outside the country.
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