Washington, September 2: The U.S. military has conducted new airstrikes on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) bases in Iran, escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. President Donald Trump has issued a warning of a significant attack on Iran, stating that after such an assault, very little of the Islamic Republic of Iran would remain.
In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump described the strikes near the Strait of Hormuz as “big and powerful.” He added that if Iran retaliates against these justified attacks, the U.S. would respond with even greater force.
Trump clarified that this would not be the largest attack, indicating that a more substantial assault is still to come, which would leave Iran with minimal territory.
In a phone interview with Fox News, Trump claimed that the U.S. military had inflicted severe damage on Iran’s radar network. “Today’s attack was significant. We destroyed many of their radar systems, including those they were attempting to rebuild,” he stated.
He warned that if such actions were necessary a third time, it could lead to the complete annihilation of the nation. Referring to the USS George Washington, he emphasized that the aircraft carrier is fully prepared. “We are ready in every way,” he asserted.
Reports indicate that Gulf allies were informed of the recent strikes prior to their execution. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the attacks on IRGC-linked sites in Iran occurred at noon Eastern Time.
According to CENTCOM, these actions were a response to recent attempts by the IRGC to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and actions against U.S. troops stationed in the region.
Media reports noted that explosions were heard in Iran’s Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Kish Island on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that the Iranian military launched missiles toward U.S. military bases in various countries in the region.
According to Iran’s Fars news agency, the IRGC has warned that the U.S. will regret its new attacks, asserting that a response will be forthcoming.
The maritime risk monitoring agency Mariska, based in Greece, reported that two oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz were struck by unidentified projectiles on Monday evening. It remains unclear who is responsible for these attacks, but the incident has raised concerns about the security of one of the world’s most critical energy routes.
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