A top Iranian commander has issued a warning that any potential US or Israeli attack on Iran’s infrastructure would trigger severe and continuous retaliatory strikes on all US military assets in West Asia and Israeli infrastructure. Ali Abdollahi, the chief commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, delivered this caution as the 10-day ultimatum given by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is set to expire soon. Abdollahi emphasized that Iran’s armed forces stand ready to defend the nation’s rights and assets against any aggression.
Trump, in a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, reminded of his ultimatum to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, warning of dire consequences if a deal is not reached. The US President had previously threatened to target Iranian power plants if the strait was not fully opened, but later postponed planned strikes following discussions with Tehran. Meanwhile, Iran’s IRGC Navy reported a drone attack on an Israel-linked vessel in Bahrain, causing a fire on board.
Amid escalating tensions in the region, Iran has permitted the passage of ships carrying essential goods through the Strait of Hormuz to its ports. This development follows a series of confrontations between the US, Israel, and Iran, with each side engaging in strikes and counterattacks across the Middle East. The situation remains volatile as the deadline approaches and both sides maintain their positions firmly.
