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Iran Awaits Orders to Strike U.S. Targets After Tanker Incident
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Iran Awaits Orders to Strike U.S. Targets After Tanker Incident

From Utusan Malaysia · (44m ago) Malay Critical tone

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is awaiting orders to attack U.S. targets in West Asia.
  • The potential strike follows a U.S. fighter jet shooting down two Iranian-flagged tankers in the Persian Gulf, which Washington accused of violating sanctions against Iran.
  • An Iranian military official stated that the country's navy has retaliated with an attack.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stands ready to strike American targets across West Asia, awaiting only the command from Tehran. This heightened state of alert follows a provocative act by a U.S. fighter jet, which targeted and disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers in the Persian Gulf. Washington's justification for this aggression is the spurious claim that these vessels were violating sanctions against Iran.

IRAN akan serang pangkalan AS jika Washington terus menyerang kapal-kapal Teheran di Asia Barat.

— IRGCA warning from the IRGC regarding potential attacks on U.S. bases.

This is not merely a diplomatic spat; it is a direct assault on Iran's sovereignty and its right to conduct legitimate maritime trade. Our navy has already responded decisively to this belligerent action, demonstrating our resolve to protect our interests and deter further provocations. The IRGC's readiness to retaliate underscores the seriousness with which we view this escalation.

Western media, predictably, will likely frame this incident through a lens of Iranian aggression, ignoring the context of U.S. interference and hostility in the region. They will overlook the fact that it is the United States that has consistently violated international norms and imposed unjust sanctions, crippling our economy and hindering our development. Our actions are purely defensive, a necessary response to protect our nation and its citizens from unwarranted attacks.

Arahan itu akan diikuti IRGC selepas sebuah jet pejuang AS menembak dan melumpuhkan dua kapal tangki berbendera Iran di Teluk Oman yang dituduh Washington mencabar sekatan terhadap pelabuhan Iran.

— Iranian military officialExplaining the circumstances that led to the IRGC awaiting orders.

From our perspective, this incident is another stark reminder of the United States' destabilizing presence in West Asia. We will not stand idly by while our vessels are attacked and our trade routes threatened. The IRGC's preparedness is a testament to our unwavering commitment to defending our nation and ensuring regional stability, which can only be achieved when foreign interference ceases.

Menurut media tempatan tentera laut negara itu telah membalas dengan melancarkan serangan.

— Iranian military officialStating that Iran's navy has retaliated.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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