Tehran, Iran – In a strongly-worded statement, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning to the United States and Israel following recent threats from the two nations.
According to a tweet posted by a prominent IRGC-affiliated account, the Guard warned that if the US and Israel continue down a path of aggression against the Islamic Republic, they will face severe repercussions. The statement, which has sparked widespread interest in the region, appears to be a direct response to long-standing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
“We have not yet shown our full strength,” the IRGC warned, “but if there is a repeat of aggression against Iran, the war that was promised will extend beyond the region. Our crushing blows will come to you in places you cannot even imagine, bringing you to ruin.”
The IRGC also took a swipe at the US and its allies, stating that the military might of the two nations proved ineffective against the Islamic Republic in past conflicts. “While they attacked us with the full capability of two armies, among the most expensive in the world, we did not bring all of our capacities into action against them,” the statement continued.
Tensions between the US and Iran have been escalating in recent months, with the Trump administration reinstating economic sanctions against Tehran in a bid to put pressure on the regime over its nuclear program. Israel, a long-standing supporter of the US in its stance against Iran, has also been taking a more hawkish approach to the situation, with some analysts speculating that a military strike could be imminent.
However, the IRGC’s statement suggests that any such move would be met with ferocity, and that the consequences for the US and Israel would be severe. “We are men of war, and you will see our power on the battlefield,” the statement continued, “not in hollow statements and on social media pages.”
The statement has been widely covered by Iranian and regional media outlets, with many observers taking it as a clear indication that the US and Israel are taking a significant risk by continuing to push the limits. However, the international community remains concerned about the escalating situation, with diplomatic efforts ongoing to de-escalate tensions and find a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The full statement from the IRGC can be found on Twitter, where it was posted by the account @FotrosResistance.
