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Iran Warns US: "Launchers Locked on Warships, We Will Sink Them All"

A top Iranian military advisor has issued a stark warning to the United States, stating Iran's missile launchers are targeted at US warships and threatening to sink them if threatened. The warning comes as US Central Command announces the successful implementation of a comprehensive naval blockade of Iran's ports. The Iranian official claimed the US blockade effort is doomed to fail, just as past attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz did. He also alleged prior US-Israeli military plans against Iran and stressed that any future ceasefire would require strict conditions.

Key Points: Iran Threatens to Sink US Warships Amid Naval Blockade

  • Iran warns US against naval blockade
  • Claims US blockade efforts will fail
  • US CENTCOM says blockade is operational
  • Iran cites "untapped leverage" to respond
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"Our launchers are locked on warships, we will sink them all": Khamenei's Advisor on US blockade

Iran's military advisor warns US against naval blockade, stating launchers are locked on warships. US CENTCOM claims successful port blockade.

"Our launchers are now locked on the warships, and we will sink them all. - Mohsen Rezaei"

Tehran, April 16

Military adviser of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mohsen Rezaei, issued a sharp warning against any US naval blockade efforts targeting Iran, stating the military of the Islamic Republic was ready if directly threatened by US naval assets, Iranian state media Press TV reported.

According to Press TV, citing a televised interview, Rezaei said, "Pressure must increase. Our launchers are now locked on the warships, and we will sink them all."

Referring to US efforts to impose a naval blockade on Iran, Rezaei claimed the move would fail, asserting that Iran could counter such actions.

"Just as the United States suffered a historic defeat in trying to open the Strait of Hormuz, it is also doomed to fail in the naval blockade," he added, as quoted by Press TV.

He further stated that Iran's armed forces would not allow any success of a US-led blockade and claimed that Tehran possessed "major untapped leverage" to respond.

This comes amid an announcement by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday that a comprehensive blockade of Iran's ports has been successfully implemented, with US forces asserting maritime dominance across key regional waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement, CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper said that within 36 hours of the operation's launch, US forces had effectively halted all maritime trade entering and leaving Iran.

Rezaei also alleged that Washington, in coordination with Israel, had previously pursued military plans against Iran, including an alleged attempt to deploy paratroopers in Isfahan to seize uranium materials--claims that could not be independently verified, Press TV reported.

He further said that Iran believed extending any ceasefire would not serve its interests unless broader conditions were met.

"Only when all agreements and our rights are fulfilled, and a resolution is submitted to the UN Security Council, will a ceasefire be meaningful," he said, as quoted by Press TV.

The Iranian official also cited what he described as "moral and humanitarian" considerations as a reason for Iran agreeing to a temporary ceasefire.

On the possibility of future talks with the United States, Rezaei stressed caution and precision in any negotiations.

"We must be sensitive to every single word," he said, as quoted by Press TV.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The rhetoric is incredibly dangerous. "We will sink them all" is not the language of de-escalation. The US blockade is also a major provocation. This feels like a powder keg waiting to blow. The international community needs to step in.
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Arjun K
While Iran has a right to defend itself, such aggressive statements help no one. We've seen how regional instability affects us directly. Remember the impact on Indian sailors and trade during past tensions? Dialogue is the only way.
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Priyanka N
India has strong ties with both Iran and the US. We import oil from Iran and have defense deals with America. Our foreign policy team has a tightrope to walk. Hope they are working behind the scenes to calm things down. Jai Hind.
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Vikram M
The US announcing a "successful" blockade within 36 hours is a show of force. Iran's response is typical bravado. Reality is, a full-scale war would be catastrophic for the entire region, including our projects like Chabahar port. Sense should prevail.
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Karthik V
With respect, I think the article could do a better job verifying the claims made by the Iranian official, especially about paratroopers in Isfahan. It's presented as fact from Press TV, which is state media. More balanced reporting needed.
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Meera

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