Tehran: Iran's Foreign Ministry has issued yet another strong condemnation of US attacks on several oil tankers, warning that the Iranian Armed Forces will firmly and decisively respond to enemy aggression by exercising their inherent right to self-defense.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, in a statement on Wednesday, the ministry noted that the attacks by "the US terrorist army" on Iranian commercial ships are not only a dangerous escalation of tension in the region, but also a clear threat to regional and international peace and security. The statement called the United States' actions a clear violation of the UN Charter and international law, describing the attacks on Iranian vessels in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman as a continuation of Washington's aggression, blockade, and economic war against Tehran.

The statement also referred to Iran's retaliatory measures, stating that the country's armed forces, in accordance with the right of legitimate defense, targeted US military bases and facilities located in Jordan, as well as several American vessels. The armed forces emphasized their readiness to exercise the inherent right of self-defense, vowing to respond decisively to any military aggression by the enemy in an appropriate manner. The statement reiterated the responsibility of the UN Security Council to take immediate action against the US aggression.

On Tuesday, the US military attacked five Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, prompting retaliation from the Iranian Armed Forces that targeted an American base, two US vessels, and eight oil tankers, causing significant damage. Additionally, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy targeted 10 violating ships attempting to navigate the prohibited and unsafe area of the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly with the incitement and support of the US military.