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Iranian Army Chief Warns War Is Not Over, Threatens Blows
Iran’s army chief says the fighting involving Iran, the United States and Israel is not finished.
He warned that Iran could attack its enemies again.
He also told nearby countries that working with the United States does not guarantee their safety.
Iran’s maritime authority issued a separate warning about ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
It said some charterers may be forcing ships to use routes it calls illegal.
The authority said those charterers could face restrictions.
The article says the conflict began with attacks on February 28.
It also says a deadline for later negotiations passed on August 17, but the talks’ future is unclear.
Iranian Army Commander Amir Hatami said the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran has not ended.
Hatami warned that Iran’s armed forces could deliver further “severe” or “crushing” blows to the enemy.
He urged regional countries not to rely on cooperation with the United States for security.
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority warned ship-owners against using routes through the Strait of Hormuz that it considers illegal.
The authority said noncompliant charterers could be placed on a list restricting their vessels’ future passage.
The article says attacks began on February 28 and that an August 17 deadline for follow-up negotiations passed without a clear agreement.
- Who
- Iranian Army Commander Amir Hatami, Iran’s armed forces, the United States, Israel, regional countries, ship-owners and charterers.
- What
- Hatami warned that the war is continuing and that Iran may deliver further attacks; Iran’s maritime authority also warned against using allegedly illegal Strait of Hormuz routes.
- Where
- Tehran, Iran, the broader region and the Strait of Hormuz.
- When
- Hatami’s remarks and the maritime warning were reported Sunday; the attacks began on February 28, and the negotiation deadline ended August 17.
- Why
- Hatami said Iran must continue responding to attacks and urged regional security to be managed by countries in the region; the maritime authority said illegal routes could cause financial and life losses.
Key facts
- Iranian commander
- Amir Hatami, chief commander of Iran’s Army
- Conflict status
- Hatami said the war has not ended.
- Warning to adversaries
- Iran’s armed forces were warned to expect further severe or crushing blows.
- Maritime authority
- The Persian Gulf Strait Authority oversees maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Shipping warning
- The authority warned against routes it considers illegal and said violations could restrict future passage.
- Conflict start
- The article says the United States and Israel launched joint attacks on February 28.
- Negotiation deadline
- A 60-day period for talks under a June 18 memorandum ended on August 17.
Quotes
Persian Gulf Strait Authority
Iranian authority responsible for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
“Reports to PGSA indicate that some charterers are forcing vessels to use illegal routes. This risks financial and life losses for the vessel, owner, master, and crew, and seriously restricts its future Strait of Hormuz passage.”
thehansindia.com
“Ship-owners must be vigilant against such illegal actions by some charterers. If proven, the charterers will be added to the Non-Compliance List, and all their vessels' passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be restricted.”
thehansindia.com
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