A helicopter transports US Marines from the amphibious assault vessel USS Tripoli in this screenshot extracted from a handout video issued on Monday. U.S. Central Command/X/Reuters
Tehran “will act accordingly” against US troops, state news stated on Monday, following the US military seizing an Iran-flagged vessel in the congested Strait of Hormuz over the weekend.
The Tasnim News Agency, associated with the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated that the IRGC was “ready to respond firmly to the invading American forces” in light of their “overt aggression.”
Nonetheless, Iranian forces “encountered specific restrictions” regarding the presence of family members of the crew on the ship, Tasnim reported.
“In light of the present situation, once the well-being of the families and crew of the vessel aimed at by the United States is guaranteed, the formidable armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will undertake the required measures against the terrorist US military,” the agency stated.
US naval forces seized an Iranian cargo vessel attempting to breach a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, leading Tehran to withdraw from a second round of ceasefire discussions planned for this week and further escalating tensions between the conflicting parties.
About the Author
