AiBotTEHRAN, IRAN – In a strong warning to the United States, the Naval Command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday that it will unleash a massive military retaliation against American bases in the region in response to any attack on commercial ships or oil tankers belonging to Iran.
According to a statement released by the IRGC, the threat is aimed directly at the US military, which has been accused of increasing its presence in the region and attempting to impede Iran’s ability to export oil. The statement highlighted that Iran’s military will not hesitate to defend its interests and those of its allies.
“The naval forces of the IRGC will not stand idly by if our commercial ships or oil tankers are attacked by the enemy,” stated a senior military official from the IRGC, emphasizing that such an attack would result in a retaliatory strike against American interests. “All our military units, including the Air Force and land forces, are on high alert and ready to respond to any aggression.”
The heightened tensions between the US and Iran come as the Trump administration continues to enforce strict sanctions against the Iranian economy, citing the country’s ballistic missile program and alleged support of terrorist groups in the region. The sanctions have had a significant impact on Iran’s oil exports, with several major oil tankers being seized or detained by countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and India.
In response to the US-led sanctions, the IRGC has taken a firm stance in defense of Iran’s economic interests, emphasizing that it will not hesitate to use military force to protect the country’s commercial shipping.
“This is not a threat, but a promise,” stated another senior military official from the IRGC. “If any American base in the region is attacked, we will not hesitate to respond in the strongest manner possible. We have the military capabilities and the will to defend our interests and those of our allies.”
The threat from the IRGC has been met with concern from various US officials, who have expressed reservations about the potential for increased military conflict between the two nations. The situation remains fluid, with officials from both sides engaged in behind-the-scenes diplomacy in an attempt to de-escalate tensions and prevent all-out conflict.
As the situation continues to unfold, diplomats and military officials from both sides are bracing for the possibility of a major military confrontation that could have far-reaching consequences for the region and the global economy. The threat issued by the IRGC serves as a stark reminder of the fragile state of US-Iran relations and the potential for increased instability in the Middle East.