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Iran warns Middle East will be 'hell' for US over Strait of Hormuz

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that the Middle East would become a "hell" for the United States if it continues to interfere with the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The IRGC stated that 18 U.S. military targets in Kuwait and Bahrain were attacked in response to U.S. actions and escalating regional tensions.
  • Iran's military also confirmed launching drones toward the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain as retaliation for alleged U.S. attacks on southern Iran.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a stark warning on Thursday, declaring that the Middle East would transform into a "hell" for the United States amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Seyed Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC's Air Force, stated, "If you make the Strait of Hormuz unsafe, we will turn this region into a hell for you from all over Iran."

The IRGC framed this warning as a direct response to what they described as American "recklessness" in the region. The statement followed reports that the IRGC had attacked 18 key U.S. military targets. These included the Ali Al Salem and Ahmad Al Jaber air bases in Kuwait, as well as the Sheikh Isa air base in Bahrain.

If you make the Strait of Hormuz unsafe, we will turn this region into a hell for you from all over Iran.

— Seyed Majid MousaviCommander of the IRGC's Air Force, issuing a warning regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

These developments occur amidst a rapid escalation of tensions, reportedly triggered by a U.S. attack on southern Iran and Tehran's subsequent announcement of closing the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping. Iran's military further confirmed launching drones toward the U.S. Fifth Fleet stationed in Bahrain, characterizing these actions as retaliation for alleged U.S. strikes on Iran's southern territories. The Iranian military asserted its forces are prepared to confront enemies "until the last breath" and ensure they face consequences for their actions.

If you make the Strait of Hormuz unsafe, we will turn this region into a hell for you from all over Iran.

— Seyed Majid MousaviCommander of the IRGC's Air Force, explaining the warning as a response to American actions.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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