IRGC deputy commander says US bases do not provide regional security

A deputy commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), General Izadi, said that the notion of US military bases providing security in the region is a myth, according to Mehr News. He described US imperialism as a paper tiger and said that American forces stationed thousands of miles away are now concerned.

Addressing the possibility that the United States could renew war against Iran, General Izadi said Iran is prepared in all areas, including missiles, air defense, drones, naval capabilities and territorial defense, with the Basij present across the country. He said the Iranian people on the ground are at the forefront of this movement. The IRGC deputy commander added that the country's armed forces will confront threats at every level without geographical limitations.

General Izadi had said on October 21 that Iran has full control of the strategic Hormuz Island, stating that the IRGC Navy and Aerospace Forces hold operational and intelligence superiority over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. He said the Iranian armed forces control the battlefield in the Strait of Hormuz and that this will continue for as long as the Islamic Republic desires.

The remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, with Iranian officials repeatedly asserting that regional security should be maintained by countries in the region rather than by outside forces. The Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments, has been a recurring focus of Iranian military statements.

According to Mehr News, the IRGC deputy commander's comments were part of a broader statement on Iran's military readiness and its assessment of US force posture in the region.