IRGC Air Force commander Majid Mousavi threatened to cut off electricity to Gulf states if the United States attacks power plants and bridges in Iran, according to a report. The threat comes less than 10 minutes after Mousavi warned that Iran would target electricity in US allies, now specifically naming Gulf states' power grids.
IRGC Air Force commander Majid Mousavi escalated his threat Wednesday evening by specifically naming Gulf states' power grids as the target of a potential Iranian attack, according to a report. The explicit identification came less than 10 minutes after Mousavi warned at 21:22 Jerusalem that Iran would strike electricity infrastructure in U.S. regional allies if its own bridges or power plants were attacked. The new statement removes ambiguity by specifying the target: the Gulf states' power grids.
The threat sequence began at 21:17 Jerusalem, when The Zioneer first reported an IRGC commander warning that attacks on Iranian infrastructure would cause blackouts for 'the allies.' Minutes later, at 21:17, the threat was attributed to Mousavi and specified power cuts to America's regional allies. A third version at 21:17 identified Mousavi by name and specified bridges and power plants. The SAME-THREAD item at 21:22 Jerusalem consolidated the warning. The evolution shows a rapid progression from a general threat to a named commander to a specific target set.
The IRGC has issued a series of escalating threats in recent weeks, as The Zioneer reported. On Jul 17, the IRGC warned it would strike U.S. investments in the region if Washington hits Iranian infrastructure. On Jul 16, the IRGC declared U.S. bases in the region 'no longer safe.' On Jul 13, an IRGC Navy commander threatened to block the Persian Gulf, Oman Sea, and Red Sea. On Jun 11, Mousavi himself threatened to make the Strait of Hormuz a 'hell' for the U.S., and the IRGC threatened to strike U.S. military sources operating from Israel.
No specific timing, method of execution, or trigger scenario was provided in the latest threat. The United States has not yet responded to the warning. The threat remains rhetorical at this stage, with no indication of immediate operational steps.
5 developments
- StrongIran threatens to destroy all regional energy, water infrastructure if US 'aggression' persists
- DevelopingIran warns mediators it will black out the entire region if its energy sites are struck
- DevelopingIranian official warns Tehran will enforce Hormuz sovereignty, threatens to strike regional infrastructure if US attacks
- DevelopingTrump says Iran not ready for a deal but will be soon; threatens to destroy bridges, power plants near Tehran if Hormuz attacks continue
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