Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any attack on its oil tankers or commercial ships will be met with a strong response. Major General Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, said that Iranian forces have drones and missiles aimed at US military targets in the Middle East and are awaiting orders to strike if necessary.

Speaking to Iran’s state television, Mousavi stated that IRGC’s missile and drone units are positioned toward US targets and hostile ships in the region. The warning comes amid heightened regional tensions involving Iran and Western powers over maritime security and military presence in the Gulf.

In a related development, Syria expressed full solidarity with Bahrain after the arrest of 41 individuals accused of links to the IRGC. According to Syria’s state news agency SANA, Damascus pledged full support for Bahrain’s efforts to maintain its security and stability.