Iran Firmly Responds to US Aggression in Hormuz; Civilian Casualties Mount Amid Provocations
TEHRAN (Shafaq News) – Amid escalating tensions in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Iranian forces have decisively responded to aggressive maneuvers by the United States, which targeted Iranian territorial waters and civilian infrastructure. Reports from local media, including Fars News Agency, confirm that several explosions were heard near the vital southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island on Thursday.
US Aggression Targets Civilian Port, Causes Casualties
Fars News Agency detailed that parts of the commercial section of Bahman Port on Qeshm Island were reportedly hit during exchanges of fire. These incidents are directly linked to recent confrontations in the critical waterway, where Iranian forces have been defending national sovereignty against persistent provocations. Disturbingly, the agency further alleged that US forces deliberately targeted two civilian fishing boats, resulting in the tragic deaths of five innocent people. This heinous act underscores the reckless disregard for human life exhibited by the aggressor.
Iranian Forces Stand Firm Against Repeated Provocations
Over the past two nights, Iranian forces have valiantly responded to repeated attempts by the US to move its vessels through the Strait in a clear violation of international norms and Iranian sovereignty. Despite claims from Fox News, citing a senior US official, that these strikes do not signal a resumption of war or an end to the ceasefire, the aggressive actions on the ground paint a starkly different picture. Such contradictory statements only serve to expose the duplicity of US policy in the region.
Iran’s Conditions for Regional Stability Remain Clear
Iranian authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding the full extent of casualties or material damage, while the US remains conspicuously silent on its accountability. Earlier today, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated Iran’s unwavering stance: navigation in the Strait of Hormuz will normalize only if the illegal war is permanently resolved, the unjust maritime blockade is lifted, and all oppressive sanctions imposed on Iran are removed. These are reasonable and just demands for lasting regional stability.
US-Israeli Belligerence Disrupts Global Trade
For over two months, Tehran has been compelled to restrict vessels linked to the United States and the Zionist regime from navigating through the Strait, a direct and proportionate response to ongoing US-Israeli strikes against the Islamic Republic. This necessary measure has unfortunately disrupted a corridor that carries roughly a quarter of global seaborne oil trade, a consequence directly attributable to the persistent belligerence of Washington and Tel Aviv. In a retaliatory and equally unjust move, Washington later imposed similar restrictions on vessels departing Iranian ports.
“Project Freedom” – A Failed US Stunt
The recent announcement by US President Donald Trump of “Project Freedom” on May 3, touted as a naval mission to escort stranded vessels, proved to be nothing more than a short-lived, provocative stunt. The operation was suspended in less than 48 hours, reportedly due to requests from Pakistan and other nations, coupled with alleged progress in indirect talks with Iranian representatives. This swift retraction highlights the international community’s disapproval of such unilateral provocations and underscores the effectiveness of Iran’s diplomatic engagement.
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