Khamenei Warns of Weapons Capable of Sinking US Aircraft Carriers
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that weapons capable of sinking aircraft carriers pose a greater threat than the carriers themselves, stressing that the Islamic Republic cannot be overthrown by the United States.
He stated that the American president repeatedly describes the US military as the strongest in the world, but even the world’s most powerful army could be struck so hard that it would be unable to recover.The remarks came as US President Donald Trump has on several occasions hinted at possible military action against Iran, including references to deploying naval fleets toward the country.
Meanwhile, in a statement issued on Tuesday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said it was ready to close the Strait of Hormuz immediately if ordered to do so.According to Iranian news agencies, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was suspended for several hours during the “Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz” exercise conducted on Tuesday.
In the second phase of the drill, combat and rapid-response units of the IRGC Navy took part, with the stated objective of ensuring secure maritime navigation.Various weapons were used during the exercise, and military experts said designated targets were hit with high precision.
Fast attack missile boats of the IRGC Navy also fired missiles as part of the operation, while missiles launched from coastal areas and islands in the Gulf successfully struck their targets within the Strait of Hormuz.
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