Iran Warns of Stronger Response as Vessel Attacks Raise Tensions
A senior Iranian security official warned of a more devastating response as maritime authorities reported attacks on commercial vessels.
Key takeaways
- Iran says it has prepared a response to any renewed U.S.-Israeli attack.
- Maritime authorities reported separate attacks on three commercial vessels near the Arabian Peninsula.
Iran has prepared a response to any renewed U.S.-Israeli attack, a senior security official said Sunday, warning it would be more devastating than the 12-day and 40-day wars he cited.
Maritime authorities reported separate incidents involving three commercial vessels near the Arabian Peninsula. A tug near the United Arab Emirates was hit by two unknown projectiles Sunday, while a liquefied natural gas tanker reported an approach by an armed skiff Saturday. Another tanker said it was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade Friday.
Brent crude settled Friday at $109.86 a barrel, up 3.7%, after reaching $110 during the session, its highest level since May.
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