Iran's Revolutionary Guard Threatens Military Response to Any Targeting of Oil Tankers

The naval force of Iran's Revolutionary Guard issued a stern warning that any targeting of Iranian oil tankers or affiliated commercial vessels will be met with a violent military response, which may include striking one of the American centers in the region, in addition to targeting ships described as belonging to the enemy. The naval force affirmed that such movements will be treated as a serious escalation, and will be confronted with firm and direct measures, as part of protecting Iranian maritime interests in international passages. These statements come amid recurring tensions in the waters of the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, which is considered one of the most important strategic passages for oil transportation in the world, where mutual threats escalate between Iran, the United States, and their allies in the region, particularly regarding maritime navigation security and operations of targeting or detaining commercial ships and oil tankers during periods of political and military tension.