Iran Activates Air Defenses Amid Tensions with US
The Iranian government activates air defenses to counter small aircraft and drones, as tensions between Iran and the US escalate.
Tehran's air defenses were activated late Thursday in response to small aircraft and reconnaissance drones, according to reports from Tasnim and Fars news agencies.
The air defense systems were active for around 20 minutes in certain parts of Tehran before returning to normal conditions.
This development comes as the United States faces a congressional deadline regarding authorization for war against Iran.
President Donald Trump's administration has argued that the 60-day clock, which was paused by a ceasefire announced last month, has effectively terminated due to no exchange of fire between the two countries since April 7th.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that the US had suffered a shameful defeat and that Iran is now in control of the situation.
He warned against any interference in the region and emphasized Iran's dominance over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US has imposed a blockade on Iran's ports, while Iran maintains its control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The United States is seeking to assemble an international coalition to coordinate safe passage through the strait, while continuing to enforce the blockade against ships serving Iran.
Oil prices reached a four-year high following Trump's threats to withdraw US troops from Italy and Spain in response to NATO allies' lack of support for US-Israeli operations.
The UN chief and International Energy Agency have both expressed concerns over the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on global energy supplies.
Violence continues on the Lebanese front of the war, with the US embassy urging a meeting between Lebanese and Israeli leaders.
Meetings have taken place in Washington between representatives from Israel and Lebanon, which has drawn into the conflict due to its ties with Iran-backed Hezbollah group.
The air defense systems were active for around 20 minutes in certain parts of Tehran before returning to normal conditions.
This development comes as the United States faces a congressional deadline regarding authorization for war against Iran.
President Donald Trump's administration has argued that the 60-day clock, which was paused by a ceasefire announced last month, has effectively terminated due to no exchange of fire between the two countries since April 7th.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that the US had suffered a shameful defeat and that Iran is now in control of the situation.
He warned against any interference in the region and emphasized Iran's dominance over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US has imposed a blockade on Iran's ports, while Iran maintains its control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The United States is seeking to assemble an international coalition to coordinate safe passage through the strait, while continuing to enforce the blockade against ships serving Iran.
Oil prices reached a four-year high following Trump's threats to withdraw US troops from Italy and Spain in response to NATO allies' lack of support for US-Israeli operations.
The UN chief and International Energy Agency have both expressed concerns over the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on global energy supplies.
Violence continues on the Lebanese front of the war, with the US embassy urging a meeting between Lebanese and Israeli leaders.
Meetings have taken place in Washington between representatives from Israel and Lebanon, which has drawn into the conflict due to its ties with Iran-backed Hezbollah group.
