Iran threatens to sink US ships and destroy military bases as fears of war surge

Hossein Nejat made the startling threat as Washington and Tehran remain at loggerheads after the Trump administration pulled out of the nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions on the Iranian regime. 

With President Donald Trump pulling out of a potential strike after being told 150 people would die, Mr Nejat reiterated Tehran was prepared and capable of fighting back. 

As reported by the Daily Star, he said: “American bases are within the range of our missiles. 

“Our missiles will destroy their aircraft carriers if they make a mistake. 

“Americans are very well aware of the consequences of a military confrontation with Iran.” 

US-used bases and facilities in the region include 4 in Afghanistan, 2 in Bahrain, 1 in Israel, 4 in Kuwait, 2 in Oman, 2 in Qatar, 1 in Syria, 2 in Turkey and 3 in the United Arab Emirates. 

Amid the increasing tensions, officials from within the US have accused Iran of already plotting attacks.

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