Iran IRGC Aerospace chief warns US: “Will Turn Region Into Hell” after fresh strikes
Tensions in the Gulf region escalated sharply after a senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force issued a strong warning to the United States following renewed military strikes on southern Iranian cities.
Brigadier General Seyed Majid Mousavi warned that Iran would respond forcefully if US operations in and around the Strait of Hormuz continued, saying the situation could “turn the region into hell,” according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency.
The remarks came after reports of fresh US strikes targeting multiple locations in southern Iran. In response, Iran’s military leadership announced heightened military measures, including reports of a complete closure of the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy transit routes, through which nearly one-fifth of global petroleum shipments pass daily, making any disruption a major concern for global markets.
General Mousavi further warned that the situation was no longer limited to reciprocal retaliation, stating that Iran’s response would be significantly more severe if attacks continued. He also urged employees of companies linked to US and Israeli interests in the region to evacuate their workplaces for safety.
Iranian media reported that IRGC aerospace and naval units conducted coordinated strikes on multiple US-linked military installations across the region, including bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Air defense systems were reportedly activated in several Gulf countries following the escalation.
US Central Command stated that it had carried out additional defensive strikes targeting Iranian surveillance systems, communication infrastructure, and air defense sites. The US administration also reiterated its position that further military action could follow if diplomatic agreements are not reached.
US President Donald Trump warned that bombing would resume if Iran failed to agree to a deal, escalating already high tensions between Washington and Tehran.
The latest developments have raised concerns over regional stability, global oil supply routes, and the possibility of wider military escalation in the Gulf.
