Iran intensified its rhetoric against the United States on Monday, warning that countries providing military support to Washington could face consequences and threatening to disrupt navigation through the Strait of Hormuz if it is used to transport military equipment intended for use against Iran.
In a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it would continue to defend Iran by relying on its own capabilities, adding that the country’s future would not depend on what it described as “the promises of enemies” but on “resistance, vigilance, and self-reliance.”
According to the statement, the IRGC also reaffirmed its determination to confront the United States, saying it would “teach the United States an unforgettable lesson” and prevent what it described as further acts of aggression against Iran.
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Separately, an Iranian military spokesperson warned that any country using the Strait of Hormuz to transport weapons or military equipment intended for use against Iran “will face problems with freedom of passage through the strait”. The spokesperson also said some countries had aligned themselves with Iran’s adversaries.
