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2026-07-19 10:20:12
[Iranian Military Warns US: "Decisive and Devastating" Retaliation Against Further Military Strikes] 1. The commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a stern warning to the United States, stating that Iran will retaliate with a "decisive and devastating" response if the US takes further military action against Iran. 2. This command is the highest joint operational command of the Iranian armed forces, responsible for coordinating joint operations between the Iranian army, the Revolutionary Guard, and the Basij militia. This warning follows the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's attack on a US military base in the Tanf region of Syria, indicating that Iran is prepared to further escalate the conflict beyond the Persian Gulf. 3. Previously, US President Trump stated in an interview, "If Iran doesn't abide by the agreement, we will strike them, and we will strike them in ways they've never seen before." He also stated that the US will keep the Strait of Hormuz open "with or without Iran" and continue to strike military facilities within Iran to "ensure the safety of US merchant ships and warships in the region." 4. The statement from Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters is a direct response to Trump's remarks. The command stated that any military strike against Iran would trigger "the full operational capabilities of the Iranian armed forces," including large-scale missile and drone attacks on US military bases and allied targets in the region.
