IRGC Vows Retaliatory Strikes on U.S. Mideast Targets on July 30
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on July 30 that it would launch retaliatory strikes against U.S. targets in the Middle East later in the day, in response to overnight American airstrikes on southern Iran. The threat follows a six-day lull in U.S. strikes and signals a sharp escalation. "With the help of the Almighty, the aggressor will be punished today," the IRGC said in a statement.
US Strikes
The US launched a series of airstrikes on southern Iran late on July 29 after a six-day hiatus, according to reports cited by TASS. The strikes were part of an ongoing campaign that had paused. No details on targets or casualties were immediately available.
IRGC Vow
Hours later, the IRGC said it would respond by hitting US military and civilian sites in the Middle East on July 30. The group’s statement, broadcast by Iranian media, declared that ‘the aggressor will be punished today.’ The threat did not specify locations but raised immediate fears of a major confrontation.
What's Next
The US has not yet responded to the IRGC threat, and it remains unclear whether the promised strikes will materialize as stated. Analysts warn that the situation could spiral out of control if both sides continue to trade blows.
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IRGC Vows Retaliatory Strikes on U.S. Mideast Targets on July 30
