Iran's Revolutionary Guard Warns: Attacking Iranian Vessels Will Trigger Severe Retaliation

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, May 10 (Reporter Chen Xiao, Shadati) - The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy issued a warning on social media late on the night of the 9th, stating that any infringement on Iranian oil tankers and merchant ships "will result in a fierce strike against U.S. targets in the region and enemy vessels."

Subsequently, the aerospace forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that their missiles and drones "have locked onto U.S. targets in the region and enemy invading vessels," and are waiting for the order to fire.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Command & Control
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
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Size
Not specified
Activity
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy warned of severe retaliation against any attacks on Iranian oil tankers and merchant ships.
Location
Iran
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Time
May 9, 2023
Equipment
missilesdrones
Summary

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy warned that any attacks on Iranian oil tankers and merchant ships will lead to severe retaliation against U.S. targets and enemy vessels in the region. The IRGC Aerospace Force stated that its missiles and drones are locked onto these targets, awaiting orders to strike.

Key Facts
  • IRGC Navy issued a warning against attacks on Iranian vessels.
  • Retaliation will target U.S. assets and enemy ships in the region.
  • IRGC Aerospace Force has locked onto U.S. targets and enemy ships.