The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has issued a warning of immediate retaliation following the resumption of U.S. airstrikes against Iran, which had been paused for over ten days. This escalation marks a significant cooling of tensions in the Middle East.
On July 30, local time, the IRGC released an official statement declaring its intention to target U.S. facilities in the region in response to the renewed airstrikes.
The IRGC stated, "Punishment for the provocateurs will occur today," clearly indicating a hardline response.
This statement came shortly after U.S. military officials confirmed they had struck key military infrastructure within Iran.
U.S. Central Command announced via social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that operations were conducted early in the morning local time in Iran, successfully hitting dozens of IRGC-related targets. The strikes reportedly included military command centers, missile and drone bases, as well as coastal surveillance and maritime defense assets.
Previously, President Donald Trump had withheld approval for military action against Iran, citing ongoing backchannel negotiations. However, following a surprise attack by Iranian forces on a U.S. base in Jordan, he shifted to a more aggressive stance.
As a result, a period of relative calm lasting approximately 13 days has ended, and U.S. airstrikes against Iran have resumed.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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