Iran: Oil Blockade Threat Amid Attacks

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened to block oil transport from the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the United States and Israel.

Donald Trump responded that the US would hit Iran 'much harder' if it attempted to block oil exports.

Tensions are escalating following the US President's statements that the US has caused serious damage to Iran's military capabilities and estimated that the conflict would end soon.

According to Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, at least 1,332 civilians have been killed by US and Israeli airstrikes.

Trump warned that US attacks could intensify if Iran attempts to block the passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

A Tehran spokesman called Trump's comments 'nonsense'.

Israel states that its goal is to overthrow the theocratic regime in Iran, while US officials have stated that the goal is to destroy Iran's missile capabilities and its nuclear program.

According to Iranian media, Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed as the new supreme leader.