Iran’s army warned Thursday that the US should expect military “surprises” if it continues attacking Iranian territory and violating a memorandum of understanding.
Army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Mohammad Akraminia said President Donald Trump would face unexpected action from the Iranian military if Washington continues its “adventurous” and “malicious” policies and attacks.
This statement comes after the Iranian military warned the Strait of Hormuz was an “unbreakable red line,” after exchanges of fire with the US escalated to such an extent the United States carried out a fresh round of airstrikes on Iran overnight and renewed a blockade of its ports, while Tehran targeted American allies in the Middle East as it vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed “until the US ends its aggression.” In Iran, explosions were heard in several locations, including Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Chabahar, Konarak, Rask City, Khondab, and the western city of Khorramabad, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
Explosions were also heard in Ahvaz, where Iran’s Mehr News Agency reported that Shahid Baghaei Hospital was impacted by the American bombardment, damaging its child cancer treatment department. As a result, the hospital, which provides chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients, including children, had to be evacuated..
The military added it would destroy “all infrastructure throughout the region” if President Donald Trump acted on this threat to attack Iranian infrastructure.
“US officials will face new and unexpected challenges from the army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, both in terms of weapons and the geography of the war, that they could never imagine. The United States should expect surprises from the army.” Akraminia told the Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA).
He argued that the US could not fully control developments even in areas where it claims military dominance.
Akraminia said Iranian vessels continue to sail from the Strait of Hormuz toward the Indian Ocean, warning: “Any threat by the US or its allies would draw an immediate and severe response” from Tehran.
His remarks came amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, as both sides continued exchanging attacks despite a Pakistan-brokered memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict and reaching a lasting peace agreement.
