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Iran Warns of "Crushing" Strikes on US Assets, Tells Host Nations to Expel Troops

Iran's armed forces headquarters has issued a severe warning, threatening devastating strikes against American and Israeli assets as well as the infrastructure of nations hosting US bases. This escalation is a direct response to recent threats from US President Donald Trump targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure. The Iranian military spokesperson stated that retaliatory operations would focus on critical economic and energy centers across the region. Host countries were given an ultimatum to force the withdrawal of US forces to avoid being harmed.

Key Points: Iran Threatens US, Israel Assets; Warns Host Nations

  • Direct response to Trump's threats
  • Strikes would target fuel and energy centers
  • Host nations given ultimatum
  • Warning follows February offensive
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"Force Americans to withdraw": Iran warns of "crushing" strikes on US assets, regional host nations

Iran's military threatens devastating strikes on US/Israeli assets and regional host nations' infrastructure if Trump's threats are executed.

"The countries hosting US military bases... must force the Americans to withdraw - Ebrahim Zolfaghari"

Tehran, April 4

The central headquarters of the Iranian armed forces has issued a stark warning to the United States and its regional partners following recent threats made by President Donald Trump, state broadcaster Press TV reported.

Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, released a statement early on Saturday threatening devastating strikes against American and Israeli assets. The warning specifically extended to the infrastructure of nations that continue to host US military bases, marking a sharp escalation in regional tensions.

This military posturing is a direct response to President Trump's recent assertions that the US would continue targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure, including bridges, power plants, and energy facilities. According to Press TV, the Iranian military command has warned that any execution of these threats will be met with overwhelming force by the Islamic Republic's armed forces.

"In response to the US President's inflammatory rhetoric and his repeated threats regarding the destruction of bridges, power plants, and Iran's electricity and energy infrastructure, we warn once again," the spokesperson asserted.

The Iranian military further cautioned that its retaliatory operations would go beyond military assets. The spokesperson noted that the armed forces would target "more important and extensive sectors of their capital, as well as those of the host countries and allies of the US and the Zionist regime."

As per the statement, these potential strikes would focus on fuel, energy, and economic centres, as well as power plants across the region and the occupied territories. Press TV reported that the promised response would be "more severe and crushing than ever before."

Addressing the regional nations that provide facilities for American forces, the Iranian command delivered a clear ultimatum. "The countries hosting US military bases in the region must force the Americans to withdraw from their territory if they do not wish to be harmed," the spokesperson stated.

The current conflict follows the launch of an unprovoked and illegal war by the US-Israeli coalition on 28 February. Press TV highlighted that the initial offensive targeted the country's top civilian and military leadership, resulting in the death of the former Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

The Iranian military command maintained that the withdrawal of foreign forces is now the only way for host nations to avoid being caught in the crossfire of the ongoing war, Press TV reported.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Reading this from Delhi. The threat to target economic centres is alarming. A conflict here would send oil prices skyrocketing, which would hurt the Indian economy badly. Our government must use its diplomatic channels to urge restraint.
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Rohit P
While I understand Iran's position of defending its sovereignty, threatening the infrastructure of host nations feels like a step too far. Those countries are in a difficult position. The US should also reconsider its threats against civilian infrastructure. War benefits no one.
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Ananya R
The safety of our Indian community in the Gulf is paramount. Many of our brothers and sisters work in the energy and construction sectors there. I hope our external affairs ministry is preparing contingency plans. This is very worrying.
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Michael C
Respectfully, the article seems to present only the Iranian military's statement. It would be helpful to have more context on what prompted the US President's original threats. A balanced view is needed to understand the full picture.
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Priya S
This is the last thing the world needs right now. We are still recovering from global economic shocks. India has good relations with many nations in the region and with the US. We must advocate strongly for dialogue. Jai Hind.

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