Iran warns of 'decisive' action after US strikes around Strait of Hormuz
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- Explosions reported in Iran after US strikes, as Tehran vows a "decisive" response.
A series of explosions were reported in the Strait of Hormuz region on Tuesday, shortly after US officials announced "powerful" strikes against Iran.
Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported that six explosions were heard on Qeshm Island, seven explosions in the city of Sirik, and additional blasts in Bandar Abbas, the country’s main southern port city.
The reports came after the United States said it had launched strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the strategic waterway.
Iran vows response
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Tehran would respond "decisively" to the US strikes, accusing Washington of repeatedly violating a memorandum of understanding between the two countries.
In a statement carried by Iranian state media, the ministry warned of the consequences of what it called a breach of the agreement and said Iran would take measures to protect its national security and interests.
Tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
The US also moved to cancel a temporary sanctions waiver on Iranian oil following the attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, Oman has proposed establishing a temporary transit corridor along its coastline to help secure shipping through the waterway. Iran has opposed the proposal and has sought to impose service fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The developments have raised further concerns over the security of one of the world’s most important energy routes.
