Iran continues to attack in the Gulf, US caught off guard: 'Prepared to renew the naval blockade'
The Wall Street Journal reported that the Americans were surprised by the Iranian decision to attack cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is furious that Washington continues to encourage passage through a waterway…
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The Wall Street Journal reports that American officials were caught off guard by Iran's decision to strike cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a significant escalation in maritime tensions. Tehran is angry that Washington continues to encourage passage through a waterway the Revolutionary Guards consider unacceptable. With renewed air raid sirens in Bahrain and Iran declaring all bases legitimate targets after accusing the U.S. of violating the ceasefire, the region appears on the brink of a broader confrontation.