Iran Warns US Attack Before Midterms Remains Possible
An Iranian Revolutionary Guards spokesman said Tehran was prepared for another strike, as the Guards reported a container ship sank near Hormuz.
Key takeaways
- An Iranian Revolutionary Guards spokesman said a US attack before the midterms remained possible.
- The Guards reported that a container ship sank after hitting a mine south of Hormuz.
Iran considers a US attack before November’s congressional elections a realistic possibility, an Iranian Revolutionary Guards spokesman said. President Donald Trump has denied plans to attack before the elections.
The spokesman said Iran was prepared for another strike and argued the Trump administration needed a success before the midterms. The US government has said it is holding “constructive talks” with Tehran, according to finanzen.net.
Separately, the Revolutionary Guards reported that a container ship hit a mine south of the Strait of Hormuz and sank. The Guards urged fishing boats and local vessels to take care on the southern route to avoid floating containers.
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