Iran says it "must abandon oil production" if "southern neighbor" facilities are exploited by enemies.

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, April 21 - According to a report from Iran's Mehr News Agency on the evening of the 21st, Major General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated on social media that if the locations and facilities of the "southern neighbor" are used by the enemy to attack Iran, "they must give up oil production in the Middle East."

Hajizadeh also stated that if the enemy dares to attack Iran from now on, any place will be a "target for our retaliation."

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Political-Military / Information Operations
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Activity
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Commander Majid Mousavi stated that if facilities in a 'southern neighboring country' are used by enemies to attack Iran, they must abandon oil production in the Middle East.
Location
Iran · Middle East
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Time
April 21, 2023
Equipment
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Summary

IRGC Commander Majid Mousavi warned that if facilities in a southern neighboring country are used by enemies to attack Iran, they must cease oil production in the Middle East. He emphasized that any location could be targeted for retaliation if Iran is attacked, highlighting the seriousness of the threat.

Key Facts
  • IRGC Commander Majid Mousavi warned that facilities in a southern neighboring country must abandon oil production if used by enemies to attack Iran.
  • Mousavi stated that any location could be a target for retaliation if Iran is attacked.
  • The statement was made on social media on April 21, 2023.