The Iranian military has dismissed recent statements by former US President Donald Trump, accusing him of attempting to deflect from military setbacks through public remarks and social media messaging.
According to Iranian media, military officials stated that their forces are actively awaiting a potential US ground invasion, warning that any such move would be met with a response designed to inflict lasting consequences.
Strait of Hormuz Position and Strategic Messaging
In a related development, Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff, as cited by the Fars News Agency, confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz will remain effectively closed to American and Israeli forces for the foreseeable future. This statement reinforces Tehran’s ongoing strategy of leveraging one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints amid escalating tensions.
Conflicting Claims Over Military Engagements
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for downing an advanced enemy fighter jet, stating that the aircraft crashed into waters between Hengam and Qeshm islands. The announcement was framed as a direct response to earlier claims by Trump that Iranian air defence systems had been neutralised.
However, the United States Central Command rejected these assertions, confirming that all US aircraft remain fully operational and accounted for. The command also noted that similar claims by the Revolutionary Guard have been made multiple times in the past without verification.
Escalation Through Coordinated Strike Operations
The Revolutionary Guard further announced the execution of a series of coordinated strikes targeting US and Israeli military positions and infrastructure across the region. These operations were described as part of what it labelled “Wave 91”, indicating a sustained and structured campaign.
In a significant escalation, the group claimed to have targeted the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with four Qadr-380 cruise missiles in the northern Indian Ocean, underscoring the expanding geographic scope of the confrontation.
