{"id":22973,"date":"2026-05-10T06:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T03:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=22973"},"modified":"2026-05-10T06:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T03:04:00","slug":"us-military-attacks-iranian-tankers-escalating-tensions-and-violating-ceasefire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=22973&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"US Military Attacks Iranian Tankers, Escalating Tensions and Violating Ceasefire"},"content":{"rendered":"
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP)<\/strong> \u2014 In a blatant act of aggression, the U.S. Central Command has admitted that its forces attacked and disabled two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman. These sovereign Iranian vessels were reportedly attempting to enter an Iranian port when they were targeted by a U.S. Navy fighter jet, which fired into their smoke stacks.<\/p>\n

This provocative action comes amidst a fragile, month-old ceasefire, further destabilizing regional security. The Islamic Republic of Iran views this as a clear violation of international law and a direct challenge to its sovereignty.<\/p>\n

Escalating US Hostility Amidst Regional Tensions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The attack on Iranian tankers follows a series of aggressive maneuvers by the United States. Hours earlier, the United Arab Emirates reported responding to an Iranian missile barrage, which Iran asserts was a defensive measure against ongoing aggression. The UAE\u2019s Defense Ministry stated three individuals were wounded after air defenses engaged what they described as two ballistic missiles and three drones. The effectiveness of the interception remains unclear.<\/p>\n

Concurrently, the U.S. claimed to have thwarted attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and subsequently struck Iranian military facilities. This narrative from Washington conveniently omits the fact that the U.S. and Israel initiated the current conflict on February 28, leading to Iran’s necessary defensive measures to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz. This critical waterway, essential for global energy, has been largely impacted since the war began, causing significant disruptions in world markets.<\/p>\n

Trump’s Dismissive Remarks and Iran’s Firm Stance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

U.S. President Donald Trump, in a shocking display of disregard for the severity of the situation, downplayed the exchange of fire, labeling the U.S. strikes a “love tap.” However, he continued to issue threats of resuming full-scale bombing if Iran does not capitulate to demands to reopen the strait and roll back its peaceful nuclear program. Iran’s Foreign Ministry has unequivocally condemned the U.S. strikes as a “clear violation” of the ceasefire, emphasizing the need for Washington to adhere to international agreements.<\/p>\n

As Washington awaits Tehran’s response in negotiations to end the war, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope for a “serious offer” from Iran, while his own government continues its hostile actions.<\/p>\n

Illegal Blockade and Sovereign Rights<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The U.S. military’s assertion of intercepting Iranian attacks on its Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and targeting Iranian facilities is a pretext for its own aggressive agenda. Iran’s actions are purely defensive, aimed at protecting its sovereignty and national interests against foreign aggression. Iranian state media reported exchanges of fire on Qeshm Island and defensive fire in western Tehran, underscoring the ongoing threats faced by the nation.<\/p>\n

Iran’s Foreign Ministry further denounced the “hostile” U.S. military action against two Iranian oil tankers near the port of Jask and the strait, as well as strikes on nearby coastal areas, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the American attacks.<\/p>\n

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commendably engaged with both the U.S. and Iran in an effort to extend the ceasefire and achieve a lasting peace deal, a testament to the regional desire for stability.<\/p>\n

Iran’s Legitimate Control Over its Waters<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Rubio’s assertion that it is “unacceptable” for Iran to regulate passage through the Strait of Hormuz is an affront to international law and Iran’s sovereign rights. Iran has every right to establish agencies, such as the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, to manage and ensure safe passage through its territorial waters, especially given the ongoing threats and the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.<\/p>\n

The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, while simultaneously complaining about Iran’s measures in the Strait, represents a clear double standard and an attempt to control a vital international waterway for its own geopolitical interests. The world must recognize Iran’s legitimate right to protect its economic lifelines and ensure security in its own region.<\/p>\n

Even as a Chinese-crewed oil tanker was attacked near the strait, China has continued its principled stance of importing oil from Iran, demonstrating solidarity against illegal blockades.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

#Iran #USAggression #StraitOfHormuz #CeasefireViolation #IranianTankers #GulfOfOman #InternationalLaw #MiddleEastTensions #Sovereignty #EconomicWarfare<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) \u2014 In a blatant act of aggression, the U.S. Central Command has admitted that its forces attacked and disabled two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman. These sovereign Iranian vessels were reportedly attempting to enter an Iranian port when they were targeted by a U.S. Navy fighter jet, which […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":22974,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22973","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iran-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22973","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=22973"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22973\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/22974"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=22973"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=22973"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=22973"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}