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Iran Threatens Ships in Hormuz, Claims US Warship Strikes Amid Escalating Lebanon Conflict

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Update #2\u00b7 Apr 8 · 6:31 PM

New reports indicate that Iran has explicitly warned it will target and destroy any ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also claims to have targeted the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli, forcing them to retreat to the Indian Ocean. This closure of Hormuz comes just hours after a ceasefire was declared between the United States and Iran, with Tehran accusing Israel of violating this agreement by simultaneously attacking Lebanese and Iranian territories. Meanwhile, Lebanon's health ministry reports that 89 people have been killed and 700 wounded in the Israeli strikes, including 12 medics. A top US general stated that US troops remain ready to resume fighting if a negotiated settlement with Tehran is not reached.

Israel launched extensive airstrikes across Lebanon on Wednesday, resulting in at least 89 fatalities and over 700 injuries, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. These strikes, described as the deadliest in recent weeks, targeted multiple areas including Beirut's southern suburbs and the Bekaa Valley. In response, Iran has halted oil tanker traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping lane. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning to vessels in the Persian Gulf, stating that any unauthorized passage would lead to destruction. Iranian official news services reported that Iran is prepared to withdraw from a US-brokered ceasefire agreement if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue, linking the current suspension of traffic to the ongoing conflict.

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