During his Friday sermon in Tehran, Akbari said Iran’s response would involve multiple steps, including pursuing the withdrawal of the United States from the region, removing Israel from West Asia, and challenging what he described as America’s global dominance.

“The demand for revenge is not merely an emotion, but a demand based on rationality, Sharia, and rights,” Akbari said. He added that Supreme Leader Khamenei had confirmed the demand for revenge in his message, making it one of the major demands of the Islamic nation.

US Strike Reportedly Destroys Maritime Tower at Chabahar Port

Meanwhile, Iran has accused the United States of destroying a civilian maritime traffic control tower at Chabahar Port in Iran’s Makran region during recent attacks. According to Iran’s statement reported by Tasnim news agency, US forces destroyed what Tehran described as a “completely civilian structure” using three missiles.

Iranian officials said the attack targeted maritime safety and fishermen’s livelihoods, while accusing Washington of violating international norms and showing “double standards.”

Yemen Tanker Incident Linked to Somali Piracy, Not Houthis 

A chemical tanker incident off Yemen’s coast appears to be linked to Somali piracy rather than Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group, according to an initial assessment cited by Reuters.

The tanker, named Asana, had no confirmed flag and was reportedly heading toward Somalia’s Bosaso port, according to ship tracking data.

The European Union’s naval mission, Aspides, said efforts were underway to assist the vessel and investigate what happened in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden region.

Israeli Drone Strike Kills One in Northern Gaza

An Israeli drone strike in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, has killed at least one person, according to a source at Al-Shifa Hospital. Further details about the attack were not immediately available.

Iran Accuses Israel of Influencing US Politics

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused Israel of influencing US foreign policy and domestic politics. In a post on X, Araghchi questioned what he described as Israeli efforts to push Washington toward military confrontation and claimed that Israel was using US taxpayer money to silence critics.

His comments came after reports of alleged foreign influence campaigns targeting political groups in the United States.

Iran Urges Citizens to Reduce Electricity Use After US Strikes

Iran’s Energy Ministry has called on citizens to reduce electricity consumption after US strikes reportedly put pressure on parts of the country’s power infrastructure. The ministry said southern areas were facing extreme heat along with damage to energy facilities but did not provide details about the exact targets affected.

Iran Claims Attack on US Base in Qatar

Iran has also claimed that it targeted the US military base at Al Udeid in Qatar during what it described as the 15th wave of attacks. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the operation damaged a long-range radar system and several US strategic refueling aircraft, according to Iranian state media.

The IRGC warned that further attacks could follow if what it called enemy actions against Iran and civilian infrastructure continued.