Esmaeil Ghaani Issues Strait of Hormuz Warning to Washington
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force Commander Brigadier General Esmaeil Ghaani warned the United States against continuing its gambling behavior in the ongoing war with Iran, ANI News reported. Speaking in an interview with Sepahnews on November 5, Ghaani stated that the united Resistance Front was capable of inflicting significant blows on Washington through coordinated regional action. He cautioned US leaders against underestimating the capabilities of resistance forces, which he said had united across multiple regional arenas.
The conflict between the two nations began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, leading to swift retaliatory attacks by Tehran on surrounding countries. Tensions have remained high since the initial military exchanges, prompting intensive regional diplomacy to prevent further escalation.
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Resistance Front Strategy Across Regional Waterways
Ghaani dismissed the idea that the strategic depth of the Resistance Front could be measured solely by weapon range. He warned that if the United States fought a war with weapons in the Strait of Hormuz, it would face the opening of the Bab el-Mandeb through the Resistance. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.
The Quds Force commander also accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of misleading US President Donald Trump into the conflict. According to Ghaani, the war has damaged America’s international standing and caused a setback for Washington in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Mojtaba Khamenei Orders Unrestricted Geographical Response
In a written statement posted to his website following a reported meeting with military commanders, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the United States and Israel against returning to war. Khamenei ordered armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi, army chief Amir Hatami, and Revolutionary Guards commander Ahmad Vahidi to ensure that any threat is met with an immediate, impactful, and geographically unrestricted response.
Khamenei also directed commanders to update Iran’s target list to include all tangible and intangible assets belonging to the American-Israeli enemy. Speaking separately on November 4 following the Republican Party’s defeats in US midterm elections, Khamenei stated that Washington’s hostility toward Tehran would persist regardless of partisan shifts or concessions, adding that the destruction of US bases in the region formed part of their broader campaign against hegemony.
The only way to achieve complete deterrence lies in sustaining the "Stronger-than-ever Iran" strategy on the path to comprehensive progress. Unity, solidarity, and social cohesion are the keys to success on this path.
Parliament Speaker Qalibaf Places Ball in Washington’s Court
Addressing a parliamentary session, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Tehran had provided a powerful and rational response to Washington. Ghalibaf emphasized that the responsibility now rests with the United States to prevent a renewed war, noting that regional countries should understand Iran remains prepared for battle with its finger on the trigger.
Parallel diplomatic efforts have sought to address the crisis. On November 3, Al Arabiya reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian, Ghalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged military leadership to weigh a Qatari-mediated proposal aimed at halting the conflict. Araghchi confirmed that consultations mediated by Qatar and Pakistan had become extremely intensive, with delegations exchanging visits and messages.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Regional Escalation
When did the current military conflict between Iran and the US-Israeli coalition begin?
The war started on February 28 with initial US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which quickly prompted Iranian retaliatory attacks across the region.
What did Esmaeil Ghaani say about the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb?
Ghaani warned that fighting a war with weapons in the Strait of Hormuz would come while facing the opening of the Bab el-Mandeb through the Resistance.
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Who attended the military meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei?
The reported meeting included armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi, army chief Amir Hatami, and Revolutionary Guards commander Ahmad Vahidi.
What role are Qatar and Pakistan playing in the current diplomatic talks?
Qatar and Pakistan are mediating intensive consultations, with delegations exchanging visits and messages. Qatari envoys had travelled to Tehran regarding a proposal aimed at halting the conflict.
Iran’s exercise of control over SOH and destruction of US military bases in [West Asia] region were responses to the US’s crimes during the war, and also constitute an initiatory jihad [jihad ibtida’i]. Should they repeat the aggressions, the response will be much more extensive.
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