{
  "id": 5828548,
  "title": "Iran warns of harsher strikes on US warships if tensions escalate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/iran-warns-of-harsher-strikes-on-us-warships-if-tensions-escalate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T19:52:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/xiftveh87"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran's Khatam al-Anbia headquarters issued a stern warning on Saturday that it would intensify attacks on US warships if tensions persist. In a statement carried by Tasnim News Agency, a spokesperson for the headquarters, Ebrahim Zou al-Faghari, declared that the Islamic Republic's armed forces would deliver even harsher strikes against US warships in the region if Washington persists with its hostile actions and imposes a maritime blockade. The warning follows reports that a US official claimed the United States would destroy and sink Iranian oil tankers should Iran target American ships. Earlier, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it had destroyed three Iranian Revolutionary Guard oil tankers following Iran's missile attack on two US Navy warships patrolling in territorial waters.",
  "summary": "Iran's military command has warned that it could intensify and broaden attacks on US naval vessels if Washington maintains its maritime blockade and continues what Iran sees as harassment of its ships. The warning was issued by Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, according to Middle East Eye.\n\nThe US has been shepherding oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iranian attempts to close it off. According to Fortune, Iran launched missiles at US bases and at a Navy aircraft carrier and destroyer. The US military responded by striking three Iranian oil tankers.\n\nIran's threat of stronger attacks on US warships comes amid escalating tensions between the two countries. Ajel English reports that Iran's Khatam al-Anbia headquarters threatened stronger attacks if Washington continues its hostile actions and maritime blockade.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims attacks on 3 oil tankers, 3 US vessels",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/irans-revolutionary-guard-claims-attacks-on-3-oil-tankers-3-us-vessels",
        "published": "2026-09-05T20:13:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}