The Iran War

The Iran War Compared to Vietnam: “Greater Repercussions”

For three days, Qatar has been attempting to mediate between the US and Iran, hoping to finally open the Strait of Hormuz, reports *The Guardian*. These mediation efforts coincide with new threats issued by Trump against Iran late Saturday night.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Saturday that his country is willing to discuss opening the Strait of Hormuz, but noted that certain issues must be resolved first. For instance, the US must abandon its ambitions to influence Iran’s nuclear program, he said.

Mohsen Rezaei, an Iranian security official, argues that the US war against Iran has already had greater repercussions than the war the US waged in Vietnam.

“Wherever Trump goes, he must explain why he started a war against Iran,” he said on Iranian state television on Saturday.

Number of Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz Doubled in October

The number of attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz rose sharply in October, according to statistics obtained by Al Jazeera.

The television network reported that October was the worst month since the conflict began. Over the course of the month’s 31 days, an average of one vessel was attacked each day—a 50 percent increase compared to March and double the figure for September.

And the trend shows no signs of abating.

On Sunday, two oil tankers ran into trouble. According to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, one of the vessels was a “supertanker.” The tanker reportedly caught fire following a powerful explosion.

Iranian authorities claim the vessels were attempting to bypass the blockade—notably by switching off their transponders. 

Iranians Unfazed by Trump’s Latest Threats: “We’ve Been at War for 48 Years”

Last night, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new acts of war against Iran. However, the reaction from Iranians has been lukewarm, reports AFP. The news agency spoke with two ordinary citizens in Tehran who simply shrugged off the statement.

“There’s nothing I can do about it,” said a 27-year-old healthcare worker.

“We aren’t afraid of war. We’ve been at war for 48 years. We are always at war,” said a 48-year-old salesperson.

On Sunday, the Iranian regime also addressed the threat. Mohammad Akraminia, a military spokesperson, stated that a war with the U.S. could become a protracted conflict.

“The American president is not in a position to dictate the course of events or the terms,” he said, according to Iranian state television.