Iran warns of unfettered retaliation if attacked as mediators try for peace
Summary
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei told military commanders to prepare for an immediate response without geographic limits if Iran is attacked, while Qatari officials held talks in Tehran aimed at preventing renewed fighting with the United States. Negotiations reportedly focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s demands for sanctions relief and a regional truce, but military incidents and conflicting accounts of damage to ships continue to raise tensions.Key Facts
- Khamenei’s office said he met senior military commanders and issued strategic directives on Saturday.
- The office said Khamenei called for maximum deterrence and an immediate, effective response if Iran is attacked.
- Qatari diplomats held talks in Tehran on Friday, with more discussions expected on Saturday.
- A letter from U.S. Vice President JD Vance reportedly sought Iranian nuclear commitments, including international inspections; its exact contents were not clear.
- Iran’s reported negotiating proposal calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for returning to a June memorandum of understanding.
- Iran’s demands reportedly include lifting the U.S. maritime blockade on its ports, waivers on oil sanctions, and a truce in regional conflicts.
- Iranian media reported that two fishing boats were struck by a U.S. drone south of Qeshm island, wounding several fishermen.
- Iranian state television said at least six tankers were damaged by explosions after allegedly striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz; the article provides no independent confirmation.
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