Iran Declares Preemptive Strike Doctrine with New Missile
Iran says 94 commercial vessels have been redirected as it threatens ships in the strait and touts a missile it says can evade defenses.
- On Tuesday, Iran threatened the United States with "economic warfare" and announced plans to establish a maritime "exclusion zone" across the Persian Gulf, where vessels face sanctions without Iranian permission.
- The six-month conflict has drastically disrupted shipping, with transit through the Strait of Hormuz falling to an average of 10 vessels daily, compared to 130 before the war began February 28.
- Iranian forces fired an advanced Qassem Basir missile at United States warships near the strait on Sunday, though the military reported its vessels successfully evaded the attack.
- Israeli strikes on a town in southern Lebanon killed at least 12 people on Monday, marking one of the deadliest days of bombardment in recent weeks.
- President Donald Trump has yet to achieve the goals of "Operation Epic Fury," launched in February to end Iran's nuclear program, though he claimed oil prices will drop "below Two Dollars a gallon" when the United States wins.
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Independent EspañolIran claims to have improved its ballistic missile, pointing to a change in its defensive doctrine.The Qassem Basir missile promises greater scope and precision.The US rejects the Iranian "exclusion zone" in the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring free transit.The tension in the region affects maritime trade.
Associated Press News
Iran says improved ballistic missile shows it will take preemptive action against threats
Iran state media says a ballistic missile with improved capabilities demonstrates Tehran's shifting stance toward taking preemptive action against threats.
Iran Threatens ‘New Exclusion Zone’ In Strait to Further Put Squeeze on Energy Prices
"The stakes here could not be higher. We've already seen strikes and attempted strikes on ships crossing the disputed area." The post Iran Threatens ‘New Exclusion Zone’ In Strait to Further Put Squeeze on Energy Prices first appeared on Mediaite.
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