The Iranian embassy in Sierra Leone has stirred debate online after posting a taunting message on Thursday challenging “Uncle Sam”, who is a personified character of the United States, to come to Iran.
“We’re aware of the reports, which originated from Iranian state media.
The US had only completed clearing sea mines from the strait’s international shipping routes last week and American President Donald Trump had said that Iran has been told that any ship or boat placing new mines will be destroyed. In retaliation, Iran attacked two US military targets in Jordan with ballistic missiles causing “heavy damage”. However, Jordan’s army said that it had intercepted eight missiles. The military hit IRGC “air defense sites, radar systems, maritime assets and facilities, mine laying capabilities, and communications sites”, according to the US Central Command. The U.S. military never targets civilians, unlike the IRGC,” said Timothy Hawkins, the Central Command spokesperson.
