Rezaei, military advisor to Khamenei and representative of hardliners within the Revolutionary Guard: Iran will sink U.S. vessels if America "enforces law" in the Strait of Hormuz
Moslem Rezaei, former commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and recently appointed military advisor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, threatened on Wednesday, April 16, that Iran would sink American ships if the United States attempts to "enforce law" in the Strait of Hormuz, according to his role as military advisor to the late son of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Morteza Khamenei.
In an interview on Iranian state television, Rezaei clearly stated: “Mr. Trump wants to play policeman in the Strait of Hormuz. Is that really your responsibility? Is that something a powerful military like the United States should be doing?”
He also warned: “Your ships will be sunk by our first wave of missiles. This poses a danger to American troops—they might indeed be hit by our missiles, and we can destroy them.”
Rezaei, viewed as a hardliner within the Revolutionary Guard, added that if the U.S. launches a ground invasion, “that would be good news.” He said: “We will capture thousands of hostages, and demand $100 million ransom for each one.” He further emphasized: “I fully oppose extending the ceasefire,” while clarifying this was merely his “personal opinion.”
In other remarks cited by Iran Students News Agency (ISNA), Rezaei stated that Iran would not relinquish control over the Strait of Hormuz as long as its rights are not “fully respected.” He added: “Unlike the United States, which fears prolonged conflict, we are fully prepared for enduring warfare and have become accustomed to it.”
Moslem Rezaei is a prominent figure in Iranian politics. He served as commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from 1981 to 1997, including during the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988).
Source: rfi
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