Iran says it can target US warships enforcing blockades

Iran has said it has the capability to target US warships.

Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the statement was made by Iranian acting Defense Minister Major General Seyyed Majid Ibn al-Reza.

According to him, Iran has full capabilities to target US warships involved in enforcing economic blockades.

The major general said Tehran confirmed that these capabilities exist and stressed that their consequences would become evident in the future.

Statements about military capabilities and possible targeting of warships can heighten tensions in the region, where Iran and the United States have long faced disputes over sanctions, military deployments and maritime security. The report did not provide further details about the alleged capabilities or identify specific vessels.