Mr Hunt insisted the UK’s motives were in no way comparable to those of Iran, but Tehran appeared to disagree.Īdditionally, former first sea lord Admiral Lord West insisted that UK politicians should take those implicit warnings from Tehran seriously. The UK government claimed the Iranian vessel was transporting oil to Syria, in violation of EU sanctions and then-foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt described Iran’s retaliatory seizure as an illegal move, deeming it “utterly unacceptable”. Iran’s seizure of the Stena Impero in the Gulf last summer came weeks after Britain helped seize oil tanker Grace 1 off Gibraltar. Given previous tensions between the UK and Iran, it is likely the country could choose to back its US ally and declare war. The UK has a history of involvement in world wars. World War 3: What will happen next - Iran pledges ‘vigorous revenge' World War 3: Is World War 3 happening? Has WW3 been declared? World War 3 MAP: What are the most dangerous countries in the world?
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Since then, Iran "unintentionally" shot down a Ukranian passenger jet which killed 176 people.Īdditionally, France, Germany and the UK have issued a formal dispute against Iran in a bid to "bring Iran back into full compliance with its commitments under the JCPOA.” Several blasts shook Baghdad hours after a huge funeral procession was held for the top Iranian general.Ī projectile hit the Green Zone near the US embassy while several more were fired north of the Iraqi capital at Balad airbase, which houses US forces.ĭuring the funeral procession, thousands gathered to mourn the Iranian general with mourners shouting “death to America” as they escorted the coffins of General Soleimani ana Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis through the streets of the Iraqi capital of Tehran. The threat of a major escalation in US-Iran tensions appears to be rising following General Soleimani’s death.
The US bears responsibility for all consequences of its rogue adventurism.” is extremely dangerous and a foolish escalation.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted: “The US act of international terrorism, targeting & assassinating General Soleimani. We will take revenge from all those involved and responsible for his assassination”. Iranian Defence Minister Amir Hatami said: “A crushing revenge will be taken for Soleimani’s unjust assassination. The country’s President, Hassan Rouhani, promised Iran would continue to resist “American expansionism” and “take revenge” on the dead general’s behalf. Since his death, several high-ranking Iranian’s have condemned the execution of General Soleimani. 62, was responsible for commanding the Quds Force and attained celebrity status as a military mastermind for Iran’s war efforts in Syria and Iraq.
Millions have expressed concern about the assassination and whether it could become the trigger for World War 3. In the aftermath of the drone strike, World War 3 has been trending across social media.
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