Iranian official says ‘US strikes will not go unanswered’

Ali Safari, an adviser to the spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry, said the US strikes “will not go unanswered” and accused Washington of failing to implement its commitments under the MoU signed on June 16.

Al Jazeera quoted Safari as saying that the MoU places responsibility for “future arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz” with Iran, to be worked out in consultation with Oman and other states.

“The southern shipping route, created under US pressure, prevents implementation of the agreement and has created serious security risks, including the possibility of collisions. Sending ships through that route with navigation systems switched off is irresponsible,” he told Al Jazeera.

“The US must choose, honour what it signed 23 days ago, or walk away from its commitments. Iran is far stronger than you imagine and is prepared for war,” he added.