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IRGC general threatens to 'turn entire region into hell' if Strait of Hormuz destabilized

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  • An Iranian commander threatened to make the region "hell" if the Strait of Hormuz is destabilized.
  • The threat was issued by Brigadier-General Majid Mousavi of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
  • The statement comes amid ongoing tensions and concerns over the strategic waterway.

A high-ranking commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stark warning, threatening to plunge the entire region into "hell" should the United States destabilize the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Brigadier-General Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC's Aerospace Force, delivered the threat, as reported by the state news site WANA.

"Will you make the sacred Strait of Hormuz unsafe? We will turn the entire region into hell for you from across Iran,” Mousavi stated. The warning underscores the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil transport, and highlights Iran's readiness to respond forcefully to perceived threats against its interests in the waterway.

The IRGC's statement arrives amidst a backdrop of heightened regional tensions and ongoing concerns regarding maritime security and potential disruptions in the Persian Gulf. The threat serves as a clear signal of Iran's red lines concerning the strait and its determination to protect what it considers its sovereign interests.

Will you make the sacred Strait of Hormuz unsafe? We will turn the entire region into hell for you from across Iran.

— Brigadier-General Majid MousaviCommander of the IRGC's Aerospace Force, threatening consequences if the Strait of Hormuz is destabilized.
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