{"id":74250,"date":"2026-05-05T18:14:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=74250"},"modified":"2026-05-05T18:14:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:14:47","slug":"pentagon-warns-iran-over-attacks-on-commercial-shipping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=74250","title":{"rendered":"Pentagon warns Iran over attacks on commercial shipping"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The United States Department of Defense has issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that it would face an \u201coverwhelming response\u201d if it carries out any attacks on commercial vessels in international waters.<\/p>\n<p>According to media reports, the Pentagon chief during a media briefing said that Washington will not tolerate any disruption to global maritime trade routes and is prepared to respond with significant force if commercial shipping is targeted.<\/p>\n<p>The US defense leadership stressed that freedom of navigation remains a core priority of American security policy, particularly in strategically sensitive waterways where international trade flows are heavily concentrated.<\/p>\n<p>The Pentagon official cautioned Iran against any actions that could escalate tensions at sea, warning that such moves would trigger a strong and decisive military response from the United States and its allies.<\/p>\n<p>He further reiterated that safeguarding commercial shipping lanes is essential for global economic stability, adding that any threat to merchant vessels would be treated as a serious escalation.<\/p>\n<p>The statement comes amid heightened concerns in international security circles over maritime risks in key shipping corridors, where geopolitical tensions have periodically raised alarm among global shipping and insurance stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>US defense officials maintained that Washington continues to monitor the situation closely and remains committed to ensuring safe passage for commercial traffic across international waters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United States Department of Defense has issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that it would face an \u201coverwhelming response\u201d if it carries out any attacks on commercial vessels in international waters. 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