The Guardian | Mohammed Rasool: Iranian missiles could easily hit US ships in the Gulf, and any conflict would threaten global energy supplies, a senior Iranian military official has said.

As tensions simmered on Friday, Tehran blamed the US for an escalating regional crisis that western intelligence officials fear could lead to open conflict.

�If a war happens, the world�s energy supply will suffer,� Gen Saleh Jokar, deputy commander of the Revolutionary Guards, said on Friday. He added: �Iran�s short-range missiles can easily reach present [US] warships in the Persian Gulf.�

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