Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has warned that his country will block the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane, if the US imposes its own maritime security plan in the region. The US has since responded by saying it has no plans to block the strait, but would consider a military response if Iran does so.
In a statement on his social media platform, Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said that the US could take more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, but ultimately, they could do so easily, extract oil, and benefit from it. Trump also stated that the US could not only open the strait but also extract oil from it and benefit from it.
Unverified reports have emerged that Iran’s armed forces have taken an American pilot into custody, who allegedly crashed a fighter jet into Iranian airspace. The pilot reportedly landed on the ground after ejecting from the plane.
The statement comes at a time when tensions in the region are escalating, and the world is growing increasingly concerned about Iran’s ability to target the important trade route. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital shipping lane for global oil supplies, with a significant amount of oil passing through it.
The statement also comes as a French general has advised US generals to refrain from using cocaine during meetings. However, the statement has sparked concerns about the safety of civilians, particularly children, who have been killed in recent military operations. Social media users have called for transparent investigations into these incidents.
In a statement, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Iran would take control of its airspace and defend its territory. The Iranian ambassador to South Africa has also tweeted a message saying “regime change is a success, America is great,” along with a meme of US President Donald Trump.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly taken 198 employees of Russia’s state-owned nuclear company away from the Bushehr nuclear power plant, which was targeted by US and Israeli projectiles.
Writing in his column, a journalist noted that Pakistan has maintained relations with China, and US President Trump has preferred Pakistan’s Field Marshal as a mediator, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing a diplomatic setback.
According to reports, Hamideh Selymani and her daughter were detained after their green card was revoked. General Qasim Soleimani, the commander of the IRGC’s Quds Force, has said that Yemen’s brave mujahideen and steadfast people have not dared to cross the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait due to fear.
The statement comes as the US has given Iran 10 days to agree to a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz, and with only 48 hours left, US President Trump has warned that the time is running out.
