The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) asked citizens to stay away from all port facilities Iransaying that Iran’s military operations justify potential attacks, while an ongoing investigation reportedly found the United States was responsible for a deadly missile attack on an Iranian elementary school.
CENTCOM said Wednesday that the Iranian regime was using civilian ports along the port Strait of Hormuz conduct military operations, which will make the ports legitimate military targets under international law.
Civilians should immediately avoid all port facilities, and Iranian port workers, administrative staff and crews of commercial vessels should avoid Iranian naval vessels and military equipment, CENTCOM said.
The warning came as the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway between Iran and Oman which is important for international oil transportation, became the main part of the increase The conflict between the United States and Iran.
Regional tensions are rising as US and Israeli troops continue to attack Iran and Lebanon
Regional tensions are rising as US and Israeli troops continue to attack Iran and Lebanon
Shipping has been at a standstill since the US launched airstrikes against Iran nearly two weeks ago, as the world sees oil and gas prices continue to rise. US President Donald Trump threatened on Tuesday to hit Iran “20 times more” with “death, fire and fury” if the country blocked the flow of oil and goods through the route.
