Iran's military has warned of an 'eye for an eye' response and an expanded war if the US follows through on President Trump's threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure, according to the Guardian's coverage citing Iranian state television.
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Key facts
- US President Trump vowed to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for each attack on the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's military said it would stop Gulf oil flows and target regional infrastructure if the US acts, according to state TV.
- The Jordanian army said it intercepted four Iranian missiles on Wednesday, per AFP.
- Two additional missiles fell in remote, uninhabited areas without causing casualties or damage.
- Iran's warning has been described as an 'eye for an eye' response.
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated on Wednesday as Iran’s military warned of an expanded war and an ‘eye for an eye’ response should Washington act on threats made by President Donald Trump, according to the Guardian’s live coverage of the Middle East crisis.
Trump has vowed to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for each attack on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global oil supplies. The threats set the stage for a potential cycle of retaliation between the two nations.
In response, Iran’s military said it would stop the flow of Gulf oil and target regional infrastructure if the US follows through, according to Iranian state television cited by the Guardian. The warning signals Tehran’s readiness to widen the confrontation beyond a bilateral exchange.
The heightened rhetoric coincided with reported missile activity in the region. The Jordanian army said it intercepted four Iranian missiles on Wednesday, according to AFP.
Two additional missiles that the army did not intercept fell in what it described as ‘two remote, uninhabited areas, without causing any human casualties or material damage,’ the Jordanian statement said.
The developments were tracked through the Guardian’s live blog, which covered the exchange of threats and the missile incidents before closing on Wednesday evening. The situation remains fluid, with both sides trading warnings over infrastructure and the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important oil transit routes, and any disruption or escalation between the US and Iran could send energy prices soaring and destabilise the wider region. Threats to strike infrastructure and halt oil flows raise the risk of a broader conflict drawing in neighbouring countries.
Frequently asked questions
What did President Trump threaten against Iran?
According to the Guardian, Trump vowed to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for each attack on the Strait of Hormuz.
How has Iran responded?
Iran's military said it would stop Gulf oil flows and target regional infrastructure if the US acts on its threats, describing it as an 'eye for an eye' response, according to Iranian state television cited by the Guardian.
What happened with the missiles in Jordan?
The Jordanian army said it intercepted four Iranian missiles on Wednesday, while two additional missiles fell in remote, uninhabited areas without causing casualties or damage, according to AFP.
Timeline
- Iran warns of ‘eye for an eye’ response if US follows through on Trump’s threats to destroy infrastructure – as it happened
The Guardian World: This live blog is now closed. The Jordanian army said it intercepted four Iranian missiles on Wednesday with two additional missile falling in an open area, AFP reports. The two missiles that the army did not intercept fell in “two remote, uninhabited areas, without causing any h
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The Guardian World: US president vows to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for each strait of Hormuz attack; Iran’s military says it will stop Gulf oil flow and target regional infrastructure if US acts on threats, state tv reports The Jordanian army said it intercepted four Iranian missiles
- Iran’s military reportedly warns of expanded war after Trump’s threats to destroy nation’s infrastructure – Middle East crisis live
The Guardian World: US president vows to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for each strait of Hormuz attack; Iran’s military says it will stop Gulf oil flow and target regional infrastructure if US acts on threats, state tv reports The Jordanian army said it intercepted four Iranian missiles