Iran issues stern warning to US, Israel
IRGC chief warns of decisive retaliation; says Iran’s enemies will see “gates of hell” if provoked
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a strong warning to the United States and Israel, vowing swift and overwhelming retaliation in the event of any aggression against the Islamic Republic, reported Tehran Times.
Speaking in Tehran on Wednesday, IRGC Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami declared, “If our defensive power is given a chance to emerge, our enemies will see the gates of hell opened upon them and their interests will be set on fire.”
He continued, emphasizing Iran’s state of high alert, “Our hands are on the trigger and we are lying in wait, waiting for them to make a mistake. They will immediately receive an answer that will make them forget their past.”
Salami also addressed American military leaders directly, asserting, “American commanders should know that we are ready for any scenario. Our country will never submit to the political will of others.”
The remarks come amid escalating tensions in the region, as Iranian officials continue to warn against any new Israeli military action.
Iran’s Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said the Islamic Republic remains fully prepared to respond to any Israeli miscalculation.
“The Zionist regime is too weak to harm the grandeur of Iran. Meanwhile, the power of the Islamic Republic can pose serious challenges to Israel and its backers,” Mousavi said.
“Even their own officials understand that they cannot endure such challenges. But since the current rulers are foolish child-killers, any misstep is possible.”
Mousavi warned that if provoked, Iran is ready to launch another powerful response akin to last year’s Operation True Promise I and II, which involved precision strikes using ballistic missiles and drones against Israeli military and intelligence targets.
Officials in Tehran noted that those operations deployed only a small portion of Iran’s available firepower.