Iran control of Hormuz
The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy says Iranian Armed Forces are in full control of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, making the United States’ $13-billion aircraft carrier ineffective. The commander noted that the US has deployed warplanes and is spending an enormous sum of money to help a small number of oil tankers cross the Strait covertly. He warned that any vessel that violates Iran's Hormuz passage rules under American pressure will face consequences. Ozmaei further pointed out that the Americans have imposed a media blackout to prevent the world from finding out that Iran is punishing violating vessels. He said this is why the IRGC was forced to release videos of a couple of violating tankers being targeted to show the depth of the US military’s humiliation. Ozmaei emphasized that if US warships approach even the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Armed Forces will sink them.
Rejecting UK baseless claim
Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the British ambassador to Tehran in strong protest at London’s baseless claims about the Islamic Republic’s "role" in an alleged security incident at Fairford Air Base. The ministry’s director-general for Western Europe conveyed Iran's vehement protest at the British government’s irresponsible and destructive approach. The Iranian official emphasized that by making baseless accusations against Iran, British officials cannot evade their international responsibility for participating in the US-Israeli aggression, and long-term hosting of anti-Iranian terrorist groups and elements. He stressed that the British government must present documents and evidence of its accusations against Iran as soon as possible. Otherwise, Iran will seriously reconsider bilateral relations with the UK, and the British government will be responsible for the consequences.
Yemen retaliation
A ballistic missile has hit the headquarters of Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company in Dhahran, amid escalating strikes on the kingdom by Yemeni forces. According to local sources, an office tower in the Saudi Aramco complex was struck by a missile and the top three floors were damaged. The sources added that the building is on fire. The complex hosts a major operations center for Aramco, which oversees a vast network of onshore and offshore oil rigs, pipelines, refineries, and export terminals. An evacuation order has been issued for the building following the attack. The Saudi ministry of energy confirmed the strike, adding that no injuries or deaths were reported. Saudi authorities claimed that drones and missiles were also intercepted in the capital, Riyadh, and the country's southern region. The attack came after Yemeni forces vowed a harsh and painful retaliation following fresh Saudi airstrikes against Yemen’s energy facilities near the capital Sana'a. The Yemeni Armed Forces' spokesman urged civilians and workers to evacuate all Aramco facilities that are deemed as legitimate military targets.
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