Iran has pledged to continue military strikes against the United States and its allies as long as it faces attacks, escalating tensions in the Middle East. The situation intensified after a brief ceasefire ended, leading to renewed hostilities including attacks by Iran's Houthi allies on Saudi shipping in the Red Sea. The Houthis reportedly attacked two Saudi oil tankers and declared a blockade of Saudi ports, while Iran's military and Revolutionary Guards claimed to have targeted U.S. assets in Jordan and Kuwait. In response, the U.S. has conducted ongoing airstrikes on Iranian military sites, with President Donald Trump threatening to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure whenever Iran attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's foreign minister stated the country's defense strategy follows an 'eye for an eye' principle. Meanwhile, the Revolutionary Guards have blocked oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, further complicating global energy markets.
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