16 APR 2026
Iran

IRGC's Rezaei threatens to sink US ships

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 08:53 UTC · 5 sources

Senior Iranian officials have escalated their rhetoric against the United States, declaring that Iran can sink all US ships within missile range in the Persian Gulf if necessary. This threat comes amid heightened tensions following President Trump's naval blockade of Iran and ongoing negotiations between the two countries. The IRGC statement specifically references the Persian Gulf region where US naval assets are currently deployed to enforce the blockade. The warning represents a direct response to US military pressure in the strategic waterway.

Updates
13h agoБелорусский силовик 🇧🇾

Additional Iranian authorities have reiterated the threat to sink US ships in the Persian Gulf, confirming the earlier statement by IRGC advisor Mohsen Rezaei.

13h ago@MonitorX99800

The threat is now attributed to 'Iranian authorities' in a new report, reinforcing the official nature of the warning.

13h ago@Osint613

The IRGC statement specifically references the Persian Gulf region where US naval assets are deployed.

Key Details
Will not concede on 10 conditions under naval pressure
Opposes continuing ceasefire
Threatens to sink all US ships
Sources
TW@Osint613view14h ago
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 08:53 UTC · First reported: 14h ago