The US administration stated that the new airstrikes on Iran were a response to attacks against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which Washington called acts of international terrorism. Meanwhile, Iranian state media reported explosions on the strategically important islands of Kharg and Qeshm. This was reported by CNN, writes UNN.
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A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that Iran was aware of the possible consequences of its actions, but still attacked civilian vessels.
The latest US strikes on Iran are a direct consequence of acts of international terrorism committed by Iran against innocent vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranians knew the consequences of their absurd actions, but still decided to carry out these attacks
President of Iran returns to Tehran
According to Iranian state media, after the start of the US strikes, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian prematurely ended his visit to Iraq and is returning to Tehran.
At the same time, Press TV reported several explosions on Kharg Island, through which about 90% of Iran's crude oil exports pass. A new wave of explosions was also reported on Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf.
The US previously stated that it carried out strikes on Iran in response to attacks against three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and simultaneously reinstated strict sanctions on the sale of Iranian oil.
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