Iranian Media: US-Iran Clashes in the Persian Gulf Have Currently Stopped, Similar Conflicts in the Region May Reignite
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, May 8 - The Iranian Tasnim News Agency reported on the 8th, citing military sources, that after the United States took military action against Iranian oil tankers, the Iranian armed forces have retaliated against the U.S. for its "terrorist actions" that violated the ceasefire agreement.
The source stated that after a period of gunfire, the conflict has now stopped and the situation has returned to calm. He also warned that if the U.S. attempts to enter the Persian Gulf again or harass Iranian vessels, it will face a resolute response, and the possibility of similar conflicts re-emerging in the region still exists.
The U.S. Central Command stated earlier on the 8th that U.S. forces fired on two empty Iranian oil tankers that day, rendering them incapable of navigation. A reporter from Fox News quoted U.S. officials on social media that these very large crude carriers "were attempting to return to Iran, forcibly breaking through the blockade."
On May 8, 2023, the U.S. Navy fired upon two Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, causing them to lose navigational capability. In response, Iranian armed forces retaliated, warning of a potential resurgence of conflict if U.S. forces attempt further actions in the region.
- U.S. Navy fired on two Iranian oil tankers, rendering them inoperable.
- Iranian armed forces retaliated against U.S. actions, claiming violation of ceasefire.
- The conflict in the Persian Gulf has temporarily ceased but could reignite if U.S. actions continue.