Iran warns of response if US resumes attacks; Hormuz offer on table

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Iran says it has a "new operational plan" if the US resumes attacks, with Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, saying the military has prepared a response, as shipping vessels reported strikes. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran's offer to the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days is still on the table. Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defence minister with 237 votes out of 277 cast, ending months of interim leadership and placing a former defence-sector veteran in charge of procurement and production. The new minister threatened "enormous damage" if the US attacks.

Why it matters：Tensions over Hormuz and Iran's military posture threaten global oil flows and could escalate into wider conflict.

Key points

  • Iran says it has a 'new operational plan' if the US attacks.
  • Tehran's offer to reopen Hormuz within seven days remains on the table.
  • Parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defence minister.

Sources (original reporting)

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