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Iran Threatens Unprecedented Military Action Over US Naval Seizures

Iran has warned of "unprecedented military action" if the US continues its naval blockade and seizures of Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The US seized two ships carrying 3.8 million barrels of Iranian oil, which Iran condemns as "maritime piracy." The warning follows failed post-ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad on April 11-12. The ceasefire, which took effect on April 8, ended 40 days of fighting that began with US-Israeli attacks on Iranian cities.

Key Points: Iran Warns of Military Action Over US Naval Seizures

  • Iran warns of "unprecedented military action" against US seizures
  • US seized two vessels carrying 3.8 million barrels of oil
  • Iran calls US actions "maritime piracy" and "illegal coercion"
  • Ceasefire between Iran, US, Israel collapsed after failed talks in Islamabad
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Iran warns of 'unprecedented military action' if US seizure of Iran-linked vessels continues

Iran warns of "unprecedented military action" if US continues seizing Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it maritime piracy.

"Patience has limits, and a punishing response will be necessary - Iranian armed forces source"

Tehran, April 29

The continued US maritime "piracy and banditry" in the form of naval blockade against Iran will soon be met with "practical and unprecedented military action," Iran's state-run Press TV reported on Wednesday.

Iran's armed forces maintain that "patience has limits," and a "punishing response" will be necessary if the United States continues its "illegal" naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, it said, citing a high-ranking security source, Xinhua news agency reported.

According to the source, if the US "obstinacy and delusions" continue, and Iran's conditions are rejected, the "enemy" should soon expect a different kind of response to the naval blockade, "which is akin to maritime banditry."

Meanwhile, in reaction to the US seizures of Iranian ships in international waters, Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has said such actions constitute "illegal coercion and interference in legal trade," the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Wednesday.

Iravani made the remarks in a letter addressed to the UN and Security Council, describing the US seizures of Iranian vessels as "maritime piracy."

US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, in a recent post on X, explicitly confessed to the US seizures of two vessels named M T Majestic and M T Tiffany and "stealing" of 3.8 million barrels of Iranian oil carried by them.

The United States imposed its anti-Iran blockade on the Strait of Hormuz after post-ceasefire negotiations with Tehran in Pakistan's capital Islamabad on April 11 and 12 failed to lead to an agreement.

The ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel took effect on April 8 following 40 days of fighting, which started on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched joint attacks on Tehran and other Iranian cities, killing Iran's then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, senior commanders, and civilians.

Iran responded with waves of missile and drone strikes targetting Israel and US bases and assets in the Middle East, and tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Unprecedented military action? Ab bas karo yaar, duniya ko aur tension mat do. The US and Israel killed their Supreme Leader and now Iran is retaliating, but escalating blockades and threats won't help anyone. Ceasefire is fragile, and innocent civilians in the region will suffer. India should push for de-escalation through diplomacy.
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Sarah B
Interesting that the US Assistant Attorney admits to 'stealing' oil. This isn't about law; it's about power. Iran's patience might be limited, but both sides are acting like bullies. India must continue its independent foreign policy and not align with any bloc.
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Kavya N
The blockade is illegal under international law, but Iran also violates maritime norms. However, after the US assassinated their leader, Iran's response is understandable. That said, 'unprecedented military action' sounds scary—we should avoid another Gulf war. Diplomacy in Islamabad failed; maybe New Delhi can mediate?
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Michael C
This ceasefire was weak from day one. Iran and US keep blaming each other, but the real losers are regular people in Iran, Israel, and the region. Oil prices will skyrocket, and India's economy will feel the pinch. We need to diversify energy sources urgently.
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Tanvi S
Thank you for covering this. As an Indian, I worry about our energy security. 3.8 million barrels of oil seized? That's a lot. Iran's warning is serious, but US maritime 'piracy' is real. Both superpowers need to stop their macho posturing and think about global stability

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