The head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), Maj Gen Hossein Salami, declared that Iran is not afraid of a potential war with the United States in the aftermath of a drone attack on a US service base in Jordan. The attack resulted in the death of three US servicemen, prompting the Pentagon to contemplate its response.
Maj Gen Hossein Salami, the IRGC commander-in-chief, addressed the situation, stating, “We hear some threats from American officials about targeting Iran. We tell them that you tested us and we know each other. We do not leave any threat unanswered, and we do not look for war, but we are not afraid of it. This is the well-known truth.”
The drone attack in question has led to increased tensions between the two nations. Kataib Hezbollah, the group held responsible for the fatal attack, announced a suspension of its military and security operations against the occupying forces in the Middle East.
As the US contemplates its response, the UK defense secretary, Grant Shapps, has traveled to Washington for crisis talks. Among the topics discussed is the potential deployment of a British aircraft carrier to the Red Sea as a replacement for the USS Dwight D Eisenhower.
Houthi forces from Yemen have continued to target US naval ships in the Red Sea, asserting these actions as acts of self-defense. The UK has expressed readiness to cooperate with the US in the region, offering to “plug a gap” in the Red Sea.
Despite mounting pressure, Iran-backed militia in Iraq, including Kataib Hezbollah, absolved Iran of responsibility for the drone strike. The group declared a temporary passive defense stance, urging other militias to follow suit. The situation remains complex, with the US pledging a “very consequential” response, and Iran signaling its readiness for any outcome.
The international community closely watches these developments, mindful of the potential repercussions on global trade and stability. As the situation unfolds, diplomatic efforts persist in addressing the crisis in the region, with multiple nations engaged in talks and planning for various contingencies.
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