Iran warns of military response to any attack on its oil tankers

In a social media post published on Tuesday evening, Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, issued a stark warning to the US military. He stated that any attack on Iranian oil tankers would be met with a military response targeting US bases in the region.

The general's remarks came after he claimed that the US army had given Iranian oil tankers a warning to evacuate, presumably in preparation for an attack. In his post, he declared, "The aggressive US army has given Iranian oil tankers a warning to evacuate in order to attack them. So, I declare that any attack on Iranian oil tankers will result in the targeting of US bases in the region by the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran."

This statement underscores the heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, particularly regarding maritime security in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian oil tankers, including those operating from Kharg Island, have been a focal point of past confrontations.

The warning was reported by Mehr News Agency, which noted that the general's comments were made via social media. The report did not provide additional details about the specific incident or the context of the US warning to the tankers.

According to Mehr News Agency, the statement reflects Iran's determination to protect its oil exports and respond forcefully to any perceived threats. The international community will be watching closely for any further developments in this volatile situation.