Mohsen Rezaei, former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, warned Monday evening that US vessels and forces would face 'serious risks and casualties' if the naval siege in the Strait of Hormuz continues. Rezaei added that Iran would never allow a second corridor in the strait, according to a report.
Mohsen Rezaei, the former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and current military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, issued a fresh threat Monday evening, warning that US vessels and forces would face 'serious risks and casualties' if the naval siege of the Strait of Hormuz continues. Rezaei added that Iran would not tolerate the opening of a second corridor in the strategic waterway.
The statement follows a series of escalatory threats from Rezaei earlier this evening. As The Zioneer reported at 22:00, Rezaei threatened to attack any US aircraft carrier entering what he described as 'illegal' routes in the strait. At 23:14, he warned that Iran would create 'serious risks' for US warships if the US naval siege persisted.
The current threat broadens the scope to all US vessels and forces, explicitly mentioning casualties for the first time in this evening's statements. The IRGC has been escalating its rhetoric and actions in the Strait of Hormuz over the past weeks, including claims of disabling oil tankers and temporarily closing the waterway.
The report, citing a post on X by security analyst Yair Goldblatt, has not been independently verified. The IRGC itself has not yet issued an official statement confirming the remarks.
3 developments
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- StrongIran threatens to attack vessels deviating from Strait of Hormuz route as Khamenei funeral nears
- DevelopingIranian parliamentary committee chairman warns vessels ignoring Hormuz rules will face 'firm response'
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