Iranian drones attack Bahrain and ship struck in Strait of Hormuz
Iran launches drone assault on Bahrain and a ship is hit in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire frays.
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Iran launches drone assault on Bahrain and a ship is hit in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire frays. Iran’s Mehr news agency quoted the head of ports at eastern Hormozgan, who said that no damage has been caused to the Sirik port – and that it was operating normally with no damage to its equipment. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the latest American strikes, against Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions, were a response to “unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces” that “clearly violated the ceasefire”.
Furthermore, As per that MoU, Iran agreed to “make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge, for 60 days only, from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa”. The BBC contacted the Pentagon for comment. “If the aggression is repeated our response will be more extensive than this,” the IRGC added. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it responded with attacks against US military installations in the region.
In addition, Iranian state media earlier reported the strike at the port of Sirik after an explosion was heard there. US, Iran trade strikes: What to know, will it unravel the MoU?.
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Iran launches drone assault on Bahrain and a ship is hit in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire frays.
reliability moderate2/5 sourcesIran’s Mehr news agency quoted the head of ports at eastern Hormozgan, who said that no damage has been caused to the Sirik port – and that it was operating normally with no damage to its equipment.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesUS Central Command (CENTCOM) said the latest American strikes, against Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions, were a response to “unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces” that “clearly violated the ceasefire”.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAs per that MoU, Iran agreed to “make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge, for 60 days only, from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa”.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe BBC contacted the Pentagon for comment. “If the aggression is repeated our response will be more extensive than this,” the IRGC added.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it responded with attacks against US military installations in the region.
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Iranian state media earlier reported the strike at the port of Sirik after an explosion was heard there.
according to Kyiv Post +1US, Iran trade strikes: What to know, will it unravel the MoU?.
according to The Washington Post — World +1The attack comes as the United States and Iran are supposed to be engaging in a 60-period of no hostilities as they hold talks to end their war.
according to CNBC — World NewsAfter the US strikes, Iran in turn accused the US of violating their interim deal and said it had struck targets linked to American forces.
according to AdomonlineBahrain’s foreign ministry said the country was targeted by several Iranian drones early Saturday, condemning the attacks and accusing Tehran of “sabotaging peace efforts”.
according to Kyiv PostEbrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s national security commission, though, said on social media that the US had “attacked Iran in the middle of negotiations once again”.
according to AdomonlineThe agreement does not specify what will happen after the initial 60-day period.
according to Al Jazeera English — All NewsThe two sides have set 60 days to agree on a final deal.
according to Al Jazeera English — All NewsDemocracy Dies in Darkness Bahrain said it was targeted by an Iranian drone attack, while a ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime monitoring agency said.
according to The Washington Post — WorldIran could still advance to the knockout round for the first time in the expanded 48-team pool at this year’s tournament.
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US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the latest American strikes, against Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions,…
omitted byLeft sideRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byCenterRight sideIran’s Mehr news agency quoted the head of ports at eastern Hormozgan, who said that no damage has been caused to the Sirik port – and that…
omitted byLeft sideCenterRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byRight sidePublic / AgenciesAs per that MoU, Iran agreed to “make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge, for 60…
omitted byLeft sideRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byCenterPublic / AgenciesThe BBC contacted the Pentagon for comment. “If the aggression is repeated our response will be more extensive than this,” the IRGC added.
omitted byLeft sideRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byCenterPublic / AgenciesIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it responded with attacks against US military installations in the region.
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