The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesman said that any country supporting the US in a war against Iran, including Britain, will be a 'legitimate target,' and warned that if fighting resumes, Iran will focus on Israel. The statement, reported by Abu Ali Express, adds to a series of IRGC threats against the US, its allies, and Israel.
The IRGC spokesman's latest threat, reported by the source Abu Ali Express, warned that Iran will focus on Israel if fighting resumes. The spokesman earlier tonight threatened that Britain would be a legitimate target if it continues to allow US bombers to operate from its airfields, and accused Israel of trying to drag the United States into staying in the region.
The threat is the latest in a rapid escalation of IRGC warnings tonight. At 23:07 Jerusalem, The Zioneer published a series of updates: first, the IRGC said any country supporting the US in the war is a legitimate target; then it explicitly named the UK; then expanded to Gulf states, citing US use of British airfields for B-1 bombers; and finally a direct threat to the UK. Now, the spokesman has added that Israel will be the main target if the conflict resumes. The IRGC's rhetoric has been building over the past week: on July 24, the IRGC told the New York Times that it would attack Israel if US strikes on Iran continue, and the UK said its forces were ready to defend the country after the IRGC threatened bases, as The Zioneer reported.
The broader pattern of threats includes warnings to Gulf states and Arab leaders on July 18, as The Zioneer reported. The IRGC has also threatened US bases in the region and issued a 'last warning' to Gulf states. These statements appear aimed at deterring US and allied military operations.
The latest statement remains unverified by independent sources, though the IRGC regularly issues such threats through official channels. No specific timeline or targets were detailed.
6 developments
- DevelopingIRGC spokesman threatens UK: Aligning with US makes it a 'legitimate target'
- StrongUS officials confirm B-1 bomber strike on IRGC targets in Iran on Tuesday
- DevelopingIran's Khatam al-Anbiya HQ: Any state enabling US strikes on Iran is 'legitimate target'
- DevelopingIRGC threatens to strike Arab leaders at home for enabling assassination of Iran's leader
Source and signal
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