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Iran warns U.S. strikes will trigger retaliation, missile test

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 10:53 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Iran's central military command warned renewed U.S. strikes would trigger retaliation against U.S. bases.
Iran's chief Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran sent conditions through Qatar to end war, lift blockade, and release frozen funds.
Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the United States meets Iran's demands.
Rezaei reported Iran test-fired a multi-warhead anti-ship missile near a U.S. vessel, warning of heavy future responses.

History

Historical Context

On 18 April 1988 the U.S. Navy, led by Chairman William J. Crowe, launched Operation Praying Mantis after the Iranian mine that crippled the frigate Samuel B. Roberts; the raid sank or damaged nine Iranian ships and demolished two oil platforms, costing Tehran roughly $1 billion. Today IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaei’s missile threats echo that regional 1980s strategic Gulf standoff.

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Story summary

Iran's central military command warned renewed U.S. strikes would trigger retaliation against U.S. bases.
Iran's chief Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran sent conditions through Qatar to end war, lift blockade, and release frozen funds.
Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the United States meets Iran's demands.
Rezaei reported Iran test-fired a multi-warhead anti-ship missile near a U.S. vessel, warning of heavy future responses.

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