Iran threatens U.S. with new ‘economic warfare’ and missiles
The Iran-backed Houthi militia also attacked several cities in Saudi Arabia.
TEHRAN – Iran has warned the United States of "economic warfare" and claimed it launched an advanced missile at U.S. warships, heightening the danger of further escalation in the conflict just days after both sides exchanged blows. The six-month-long war has seen a pattern of short-term ceasefires followed by intermittent escalations, with the U.S. recently reporting attacks on Iranian targets on Saturday, during which U.S. forces targeted three Iranian oil tankers.
Iran's state-run media reported on Sunday that Iran had fired the Qassem Basir missile during its assaults on multiple U.S. vessels. In response, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels carried out attacks on several cities in Saudi Arabia, resulting in 73 injuries, according to a spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. This incident further highlights the potential for the conflict to expand into a broader regional confrontation as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.
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