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Iran Warns of 'Long and Painful Strikes' if US Renews Attacks

From ABC Australia · (13m ago) English Critical tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Iran has warned of "long and painful strikes" against US positions if Washington renews attacks.
  • The Revolutionary Guards official stated that US warships would face the same fate as their regional bases.
  • Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei asserted that the US has suffered a "disgraceful defeat" and belongs at the "bottom of the waters" in the Persian Gulf.

Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, vowing severe retaliation should Washington resume military actions against the Islamic Republic. Senior officials, including a Revolutionary Guards commander, have explicitly stated that any renewal of attacks would trigger "long and painful strikes" targeting US regional positions. This firm stance underscores Iran's resolve to defend its sovereignty and deter further aggression.

If the US president decides to renew attacks on Iran, it will usher in "long and painful strikes" on US regional positions.

— Aerospace Force Commander Majid MousaviQuoted by Iranian media, warning of retaliation against US positions.

The rhetoric from Iranian leadership is particularly strong, with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei characterizing the US involvement in the region as a "disgraceful defeat." He further asserted that the only place for Americans in the Persian Gulf is "at the bottom of its waters," a powerful statement reflecting deep-seated animosity and a desire to see a complete US withdrawal from the region. This sentiment is being framed as the dawn of a "new chapter" in the region's history, one dictated by local powers rather than external forces.

We've seen what happened to your regional bases, we will see the same thing happen to your warships.

— Aerospace Force Commander Majid MousaviA direct threat regarding potential US naval assets in the region.

These declarations come as US President Donald Trump is reportedly set to receive a briefing on new plans concerning Iran. These plans allegedly include maintaining the blockade on Iranian ports, imposing stricter sanctions, and potentially launching fresh military strikes. The US is also reportedly exploring options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway that Iran has previously threatened to disrupt. The situation remains highly volatile, with both sides issuing strong warnings and engaging in strategic posturing.

The only place Americans belonged in the Persian Gulf is "at the bottom of its waters".

— Ayatollah Mojtaba KhameneiSupreme Leader, expressing extreme animosity towards US presence in the region.

From an Iranian perspective, this exchange highlights the perceived overreach and aggression of the United States in the region. The narrative presented is one of a nation standing firm against bullying, defending its interests, and asserting its right to regional influence. The emphasis on "long and painful strikes" serves not only as a deterrent but also as a message to the international community about the potential consequences of provoking Iran. The control over the Strait of Hormuz is presented as a critical strategic asset, and any attempt to undermine it will be met with a forceful response.

America had already suffered a "disgraceful defeat" in this war.

— Ayatollah Mojtaba KhameneiSupreme Leader, characterizing the US's current involvement as a failure.
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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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