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Iran Condemns U.S. Attack on Its Vessels and Warns of Consequences if It Continues

On September 5, 2026, Iran condemned U.S. attacks on three of its oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. The Iranian Foreign Ministry called the strikes a violation of the United Nations Charter and a 'war crime.' Iran warned of a more severe response if the attacks continue.

Iran condemned the U.S. attacks on three of its oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, calling the strikes a violation of the United Nations Charter and a 'war crime.' The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on September 5, 2026, strongly condemning the attacks. Iran warned that if the aggressions are repeated, it will respond 'in a more severe manner than before' against U.S. vessels in the region. The attacks occurred on Saturday, September 5, 2026, and were reported by multiple outlets. Tehran says the strikes were unprovoked and a violation of international law. Washington has not publicly commented on the specific incidents but has previously criticized Iran's actions in the region.

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IndependentEl ComercioSep 5, 11:15 PM
Iran Condemns U.S. Attack on Its Vessels and Warns of Consequences if It Continues

Iran condemned on Saturday the U.S. attacks on three of its oil tankers and warned that if these aggressions are repeated, it will respond "in a more severe manner than before" against U.S. vessels in the region.

IndependentLa PrensaSep 5, 10:53 PM
Iran Condemns U.S. Attack on Its Vessels and Warns of Consequences if It Continues

The Iranian Foreign Ministry 'strongly condemned' the attacks on 'Iranian merchant ships in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman' this Saturday and considered it a violation of the United Nations Charter and a 'war crime'.