Qaani threatened that if the US or Israel did escalate militarily in Gaza and Lebanon, new fronts could open, and traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could mirror the situation in the Strait of Hormuz
The source said the disagreement focused on public messaging after the call, as Washington sought to prevent escalation in Lebanon amid US-Iran negotiations.
The report comes less than a week after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it joined Iran's planned tolling of the Strait of Hormuz.
Rubio added that the Trump administration has not offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz, with any relief being conditional on nuclear agreements.
According to defense officials, the introduction of this capability would pose a significant threat to the entire north, specifically exposing strategic infrastructure and other sensitive sites.
Beyond its role as a major trading partner, the UAE serves as one of Iran’s principal sanctions-evasion hubs.
A senior Iranian commander said sites that produce military equipment are "completely hidden from the enemy's view," signaling to the US and Israel that Iran is still managing to produce weapons.
Home Front Command considers easing restrictions • Merz urges Israeli restraint in Lebanon, Hezbollah disarmament • Two IDF troops lightly wounded
Guterres' proposal outlines three possible models for a new force, and would likely comprise hundreds or thousands of troops to ensure the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire stays in place.
US prosecutors say Iraqi national Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi helped plan approximately 18 attacks in Europe in recent months.
Two explosions struck a cargo vessel near Iraq’s Umm Qasr, with officials saying one was caused by a drone attack.
