The Navy of the Revolutionary Guards, Iran’s elite army, seized a merchant ship belonging to an Israeli billionaire in the Strait of Hormuz on April 13.
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It’s television Iranian who confirmed this information, reports our correspondent in Tehran, Siavosh Ghazi. The ship, the MSC Ariesowned by a billionaire Israeli. It was seized by the Revolutionary Guard Navy. The ship was directed towards Iranian territorial waters.
According to certain specialized sites, this is part of Tehran’s response toattack on his consulate on April 1, which left sixteen people dead, including two high-ranking officers of the Revolutionary Guards. This shows that Tehran is ready for escalation.
Indeed, declarations are multiplying in Iran about a response against Israel. Iranian media speak of strikes against Israeli territory using precision missiles and attack drones.
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A legitimate action for Tehran
In a text sent to foreign media based in Tehran, the Iranian government claimed that an Iranian attack after the destruction of the Iranian consulate was a legitimate action.
At the same time, he warned that if the Jewish state reacted, there would be an even harsher response from Iran with the prospect of the conflict widening throughout the region.
In recent days, Tehran’s allies in the region, notably the Hezbollah Lebanese, the Houthis in Yemen where Iraqi Shiite militias have increased attacks against Israel.
Tehran has warned Washington against possible support for Israel in the event of an attack by Iran. American bases could be targeted by Tehran and its allies.
Twenty-five crew members are on board the ship seized this Saturday, said the Italian-Swiss shipowner MSC.