21.03.2026 17:43
Ibrahim Zulfikari, spokesman for the Hatamu al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated that the United States and Israel are targeting civilian vessels and passenger ships in the Persian Gulf, warning that "a strong response will be given if the attacks are repeated."
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it would respond harshly if the United States and Israel repeat their attacks on civilian vessels in the Persian Gulf.
Brigadier General Ibrahim Zulfikari, spokesperson for the Hatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reacted to the attacks on civilian elements in the Persian Gulf by the United States and Israel.
"WE WILL RESPOND HARSHLY"
Zulfikari stated, "The U.S. and the Zionist enemy are targeting civilian vessels and passenger transport elements in the Persian Gulf due to their consecutive failures and inadequacies against the strong attacks of the Iranian Armed Forces. We warn that if these despicable attacks are repeated, a harsh response will be given."
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