Iran Threatens Global Communication Cables Amid US Tensions
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of killing protesters and American soldiers, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to attack global communication cables in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. China condemned U.S.-Israeli actions, while Pakistan initiated mediation efforts. The conflict impacts global energy markets and regional stability.
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- President Trump accused Iran of killing 75,000 protesters and U.S. soldiers, and tested NATO's support.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to attack critical undersea communication cables in the Strait of Hormuz.
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- China condemned U.S.-Israeli actions, while Pakistan is mediating between the U.S. and Iran.
- The ongoing conflict impacts global energy markets and regional stability.
- Trump highlighted the 2020 killing of Qasem Soleimani and alleged Iranian requests for assurances.
U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Iran's regime, accusing it of killing 75,000 protesters and American soldiers via roadside bombs. He also revealed he had tested NATO allies' willingness to assist in confronting Tehran.
In parallel, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has escalated threats, warning of potential attacks on critical undersea communication cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which underpin global internet and trade. This threat follows warnings from a senior Iranian security official about targeting data centers and AI facilities.
During a speech in Kansas, Trump detailed the regime's alleged brutality, citing the execution of protesters by machine gun and public hangings. He also mentioned that Tehran had sought assurances against elimination, referencing the 2020 killing of Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani.
Trump also disclosed an initiative to gauge NATO's commitment, stating that while U.S. military aid wasn't needed, the request was made to test their support. He expressed disappointment with their refusal to assist, despite significant U.S. contributions to the alliance.
Meanwhile, U.S. The Pentagon declined to comment.
Internationally, China condemned the "blatant aggression" of U.S.-Israeli actions, calling for a diplomatic solution. Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, criticizing Ukraine for destabilizing the Caspian Sea region and disrupting trade routes. Iran also summoned the Irish Ambassador to protest the EU's condemnation of protest suppression and freedom of navigation violations.
Pakistan's Army Chief of Staff, General Asim Munir, is expected in Tehran for high-level talks as part of Islamabad's mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran to promote a ceasefire and reopen shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.
The ongoing conflict continues to impact global energy markets, with mixed oil price trends influenced by Houthi attacks. Concerns remain high regarding the security of oil and gas routes in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea, as the regional conflict expands and threatens overall stability.
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