Things are heating up in the Middle East! 🌡️ The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has just issued a stark warning to the US, and it's sending shockwaves through the region.
On Saturday, the IRGC took to X (formerly Twitter) to let the world know that any "aggression" against Iranian oil tankers or commercial ships won't go unanswered. We're talking about "heavy attacks" targeting US military centers and "enemy" ships. 💥
But it doesn't stop there. The IRGC's Aerospace Division upped the ante in another post, claiming that their missiles and drones are already locked onto US targets and ships. Their words? "We are awaiting the order to fire." Talk about high tension! 😬
So, how did we get here? The drama in the Strait of Hormuz has been building since February 28, when Iran started barring vessels affiliated with Israel and the US after joint strikes on Iranian territory. In response, the US hit back with its own naval blockade, stopping ships from heading to and from Iranian ports. 🛑
Over the last few days—specifically this past Thursday and Friday—sporadic clashes have broken out, with the US military attacking several Iranian ships and oil tankers. With both sides digging in their heels, the world is watching closely to see if this escalates further. 🌍💬
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
