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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has taken a swipe at the US military, suggesting that America is seeking help to locate its missing pilot, following the downing of a US warplane and the pilot’s disappearance. Qalibaf made the remarks on social media, after an Iranian official confirmed that a US warplane was shot down and a rescue operation was underway to locate the crew.
In a tweet, Qalibaf mocked the US, saying that it had initially claimed to be successful in its military operations, but was now in a situation where it needed help to locate its own pilot. He also pointed out that the US had made big claims at the start of the conflict, including regime change, but the ground reality was now different.
Iran’s response to US President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric has been strong, with the country describing his language as “insulting”. Trump had earlier threatened to impose economic sanctions on Iran, and also warned that the US was considering a plan to seize Iranian oil.
The escalating tensions in the Middle East have also had an impact on the global aviation industry, with airlines around the world increasing ticket prices due to the increased security risks. The conflict has also led to a rise in prices of petrol and other essential commodities in Iran.
Meanwhile, the Iranian government has denied reports that a woman held in the US is the niece of slain Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. The woman, who was arrested in the US, is believed to be the daughter of Soleimani’s brother.
In a separate development, the Israeli government has confirmed that it had helped the US in its operation to locate the missing pilot, and that Israeli intelligence had provided assistance to the US in this regard.
The conflict has also had an impact on the global economy, with the prices of oil and other commodities rising sharply. The situation is likely to remain volatile in the coming days, with both sides showing no signs of backing down.
In a statement, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said that the US had “crossed all red lines” and that Iran was not afraid of US military aggression. He also warned that Iran would respond strongly to any US military action.
The conflict has also led to a rise in anti-US sentiment in Iran, with protests held across the country against the US government. The protests have been largely peaceful, but have been met with a strong response from the Iranian authorities.
The situation is likely to remain volatile in the coming days, with both sides showing no signs of backing down. The international community is watching the situation with great interest, and is likely to play a key role in resolving the conflict.
