Iran's supreme military command, the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, said Monday that the US attempt to impose an illegal naval blockade constitutes an escalation of the regional war. The statement was reported by Sapir Lipkin (N12).
The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, Iran's supreme unified military command coordinating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the regular Iranian Armed Forces (Artesh), issued a statement Monday evening characterizing the US attempt to impose a naval blockade as an 'escalation of the war in the region.' The statement was reported by journalist Sapir Lipkin (N12).
The command has previously issued threats and warnings regarding US and Israeli military operations, including claims of attacks on US bases and warnings against Israeli fighter flights in neighboring airspace. The current statement appears to be a response to reports of a US naval blockade—a measure the US has not officially confirmed. The Iranian command labeled the blockade attempt 'illegal' without specifying the exact location or scope of the alleged naval action.
The declaration comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, with the Khatam al-Anbiya command serving as the primary mouthpiece for Iran's military posture. The statement was not accompanied by any specific threat of retaliation, but the command's reference to 'escalation of the war' suggests a hardening of Tehran's position.
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- DevelopingUS military: Iran's attack on ship was 'unjustified aggression', blatantly violated ceasefire
- StrongIran's supreme command claims its 'crushing response' forced US to halt strikes in south
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