TEHRAN: Iran has installed new missile systems on three strategically significant Gulf islands near the Strait of Hormuz, asserting its capability to strike enemy targets, as tensions with the United States continue to escalate.
According to state media, the missile deployments took place on Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa—three islands in a vital maritime corridor responsible for a significant share of global oil shipments.
The development follows recent military exercises by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the region.
Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC’s naval forces, stated that arming these islands was a strategic necessity.
“We are capable of attacking enemy bases, vessels, and assets in the region,” he said in an interview with state television, adding that the newly deployed systems “can completely destroy any target within 600 kilometres.”
The announcement coincides with Tehran’s preparations to formally respond to a letter from US President Donald Trump urging the resumption of nuclear negotiations. The letter reportedly included a warning of potential military action should Iran refuse to engage in talks.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed US warnings, stating that threats against Iran “will get them nowhere.” Addressing a gathering on Friday, he said, “If they do anything malign to the Iranian nation, they will get a hard slap.”
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