Iran focuses on economic problems, but warns of ‘more painful’ response if attacked
Tehran announces 'Economic War Headquarters,' as US sanctions bite; Iran's oil minister says Kharg Island hit 550 times in recent months, as CENTCOM strikes ship off its coast The post Iran focuses on economic problems, but warns of ‘more painful’ response if attacked appeared first on The Times of Israel .
Iran has announced an Economic War Headquarters as US sanctions continue to impact the country. The move comes as Iran's oil minister reported that Kharg Island has been hit 550 times in recent months, according to The Times of Israel.
Iran has warned the US of a "faster, heavier and more painful" response if attacked. This warning was echoed by Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who stated that the era of "proportionate responses" has come to an end.
The US has denied Iran's claim of striking an unmanned American military vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "total lie". The US military has been involved in strikes against Iranian targets, including oil tankers, in response to Iranian attacks on Navy warships.
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