IRAN-US WAR: Iran has issued a fresh warning to the United States, with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf saying Tehran will no longer limit itself to “proportionate” responses. He warned that any future attack on Iranian interests or security would trigger a “faster, heavier and more painful” response.

The warning comes amid a sharp escalation around the Strait of Hormuz, with the US and Iran exchanging attacks at sea. The United States has struck three Iranian oil tankers, while Iran has claimed attacks against US-linked vessels and American warships. Some Iranian claims about damage to US vessels have been disputed by Washington.

The IRGC has also claimed that Iranian forces fired missiles at a US aircraft carrier and destroyer. The claims come as Washington continues its naval and economic pressure campaign against Tehran.

IRAN-US WAR | Iran Warns US Of ‘Faster, Heavier, More Painful’ Response As Hormuz Tensions Escalate

The West Asia conflict is approaching its sixth month with no clear diplomatic or military exit in sight as US President Donald Trump dramatically escalates pressure on Iran. Trump has announced what he described as an unprecedented economic warfare and isolation campaign against Iran, warning that countries continuing to do business with Tehran could face “tremendous punishment.”

The latest escalation comes amid a growing dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes. Trump says the waterway remains open and that numerous vessels are passing through, while Iranian officials maintain that the strait remains closed until Washington meets Tehran’s conditions.

Iran has demanded an end to the blockade of its ports, the lifting of oil sanctions and the release of frozen Iranian assets. Meanwhile, US-Iran negotiations remain uncertain, with Trump saying talks could resume at some point but reiterating that Iran must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons.


Trump Launches “Economic Warfare” Against Iran As Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Deepens

US forces opened fire on a Panama-flagged ship that tried to run the American blockade of Iranian ports early Tuesday, a US official said, stepping up enforcement as the Trump administration attempts to squeeze the regime economically. The Panama-flagged vessel had reportedly ignored warnings from US forces as it tried to breach the blockade of an Iranian port.&nbsp;The helicopter then fired at the ship’s rudder in the Gulf of Oman, sparking a fire on board, which was later extinguished.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-turns-around-iran-s-demand-for-compensation-back-on-it-says-tehran-must-pay-for-those-killed-wounded-1786381999140">Trump turns around Iran’s demand for compensation back on it, says Tehran must pay for those killed, wounded</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received a report of an incident involving a container ship and military forces in the Gulf of Oman. Maritime security sources said the vessel was believed to have been struck by a missile off the coast of Pakistan.&nbsp;There were no immediate reports of any casualties in the incident, which took place before dawn on Tuesday, but the official said the ship appeared to be trying to transfer its crew to another civilian vessel after the attack.&nbsp;Earlier, British maritime risk management group Vanguard and a separate maritime security source reported that a Panama-flagged container vessel named Vela Nova was struck by a missile fired from a helicopter while transiting through the Gulf of Oman about 71 nautical miles from the coast of Pakistan.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mojtaba-khamenei-appoints-iran-s-6-new-military-commanders-fills-up-vacant-posts-1786391474930">Mojtaba Khamenei appoints Iran’s 6 new military commanders, fills up vacant posts</a>&nbsp;“The missile struck the vessel, causing a fire that was subsequently extinguished,” said Vanguard’s initial report on the incident, adding that all 17 crew were accounted for.&nbsp;The location of the incident is significant, since the Gulf of Oman servesias a crucial shipping route linking the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;The Vela Nova is registered to Golden Valley Marine Investment in Liberia and operated by Doris Shipping &amp; Trading in Turkey.&nbsp;Charlie Brown, senior adviser to United Against a Nuclear Iran, told the Washington Post that the Vela Nova had recently called at Mumbai alongside vessels linked to Iran.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bangladesh-pm-restates-request-for-hasina-extradition-in-talks-with-indian-envoy-1786373569990">Bangladesh PM restates request for Hasina extradition in talks with Indian envoy</a>&nbsp;He said the ship had been alongside the Zyra and Enzo 2, which were subsequently associated with Port Klang.Brown claimed the Zyra had switched from the Iranian flag to what he described as a “false Comoros flag”, raising questions over whether reflagging was being used to obscure Iranian connections.&nbsp;The disabling of the Vela Nova near the blockade line highlights heightened scrutiny of shipping with potential links to Tehran, he added.&nbsp;US Central Command has not confirmed that American forces carried out the reported attack.Meanwhile, the UKMTO advised vessels to consider the latest maritime security information and maintain awareness of the evolving situation.

The Panama-flagged vessel had reportedly ignored warnings from US forces as it tried to breach the blockade of an Iranian port. The helicopter then fired at the ship’s rudder in the Gulf of Oman, sparking a fire on board, which was later extinguished.

US forces opened fire on a Panama-flagged ship that tried to run the American blockade of Iranian ports early Tuesday, a US official said, stepping up enforcement as the Trump administration attempts to squeeze the regime economically. The Panama-flagged vessel had reportedly ignored warnings from US forces as it tried to breach the blockade of an Iranian port. The helicopter then fired at the ship’s rudder in the Gulf of Oman, sparking a fire on board, which was later extinguished. Also Read: Trump turns around Iran’s demand for compensation back on it, says Tehran must pay for those killed, wounded The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received a report of an incident involving a container ship and military forces in the Gulf of Oman. Maritime security sources said the vessel was believed to have been struck by a missile off the coast of Pakistan. There were no immediate reports of any casualties in the incident, which took place before dawn on Tuesday, but the official said the ship appeared to be trying to transfer its crew to another civilian vessel after the attack. Earlier, British maritime risk management group Vanguard and a separate maritime security source reported that a Panama-flagged container vessel named Vela Nova was struck by a missile fired from a helicopter while transiting through the Gulf of Oman about 71 nautical miles from the coast of Pakistan. Also Read: Mojtaba Khamenei appoints Iran’s 6 new military commanders, fills up vacant posts “The missile struck the vessel, causing a fire that was subsequently extinguished,” said Vanguard’s initial report on the incident, adding that all 17 crew were accounted for. The location of the incident is significant, since the Gulf of Oman servesias a crucial shipping route linking the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz. The Vela Nova is registered to Golden Valley Marine Investment in Liberia and operated by Doris Shipping & Trading in Turkey. Charlie Brown, senior adviser to United Against a Nuclear Iran, told the Washington Post that the Vela Nova had recently called at Mumbai alongside vessels linked to Iran. Also Read: Bangladesh PM restates request for Hasina extradition in talks with Indian envoy He said the ship had been alongside the Zyra and Enzo 2, which were subsequently associated with Port Klang. Brown claimed the Zyra had switched from the Iranian flag to what he described as a “false Comoros flag”, raising questions over whether reflagging was being used to obscure Iranian connections. The disabling of the Vela Nova near the blockade line highlights heightened scrutiny of shipping with potential links to Tehran, he added. US Central Command has not confirmed that American forces carried out the reported attack. Meanwhile, the UKMTO advised vessels to consider the latest maritime security information and maintain awareness of the evolving situation.

The Panama-flagged vessel had reportedly ignored warnings from US forces as it tried to breach the blockade of an Iranian port. The helicopter then fired at the ship’s rudder in the Gulf of Oman, sparking a fire on board, which was later extinguished.

US helicopter opens fire on Panama-flagged ship ‘breaking blockade of Iran’

Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas passes through the strait in normal conditions, making any disruption immediately consequential.

Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas passes through the strait in normal conditions, making any disruption immediately consequential.

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IRAN-US WAR | Iran Warns US Of ‘Faster, Heavier, More Painful’ Response As Hormuz Tensions Escalate

Trump Launches “Economic Warfare” Against Iran As Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Deepens

US helicopter opens fire on Panama-flagged ship ‘breaking blockade of Iran’

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