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A senior commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has issued a stern warning to the United States over its military activities in the region, warning that the US is edging closer to a “zero hour” for operations against the US Central Command (CENTCOM) naval units.
Commander of the IRGC Navy, who remains unnamed, made the statement on social media, claiming that Iranian naval units are closely monitoring the movements and equipment of the US military in the region. The commander warned the US not to underestimate Iran’s military capabilities, stating that the country will not hesitate to take action if necessary.
The warning is seen as a response to the increased US military presence in the region, particularly in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that connects the Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is critical to global oil supplies. The US has deployed its naval units to the region to counter what it sees as a growing Iranian threat, a claim that Tehran has repeatedly denied.
In recent months, there have been a string of confrontations between Iranian and US naval units in the region, including the seizure of tankers and the interception of US ships. The IRGC commander’s warning is seen as a further escalation of the tensions between the two countries.
“This is not a threat, but a statement of fact,” the commander said. “The Americans are bringing themselves closer, with every passing moment, to the zero hour for operations against CENTCOM’s naval units in the region’s waters. Just wait… The movements and equipment of the terrorist American military are under the surveillance of Iran’s naval units.”
The US has not responded to the IRGC commander’s warning, but a Pentagon spokesperson said that the US will continue to operate in the region to ensure the free flow of maritime traffic and to deter any Iranian aggression.
The IRGC commander’s warning has been seen as a further demonstration of the complexities of the relationship between Iran and the US, which have been strained for decades. The two countries have disagreed on a range of issues, including Iran’s nuclear program, its support for regional militias, and the US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018.
In response to the US withdrawal from the JCPOA, Iran began to scale back its compliance with the agreement, which has led to a significant increase in tensions between the two countries. The IRGC commander’s warning is the latest sign of the growing tensions between the US and Iran, and highlights the challenges that both countries face in trying to stabilize the region.
The situation remains highly volatile, with both sides showing no signs of backing down. The international community is watching the situation closely, with many countries calling for restraint and de-escalation.