[54757] Gulf Tension: Revolutionary Guards threaten military response against American bases

Gulf Tension: Iran threatens American interests

The navy of Iran's Revolutionary Guards issued a sharp warning on May 10, 2026, stating that any «ta'arroz» (harm or aggression) toward oil tankers or commercial ships of the Islamic Republic will lead to a «heavy response» against American bases in the region and enemy vessels. Figures identified with the Iranian regime, including Akharin Khabar, emphasize that this is a direct response to US attempts to exert maritime pressure on Tehran.

Iran International, a media outlet identified with the Iranian opposition in exile, reported that the Iranian military spokesperson clarified that if the US carries out further attacks, the campaign will enter a «new phase». Political commentators cited on the network noted that the threats come at a time when the ceasefire in the region is defined as «fragile».

At the same time, Akharin Khabar notes reports from the 'Ocean Press' news agency stating that Bahrain, which hosts the regional headquarters of the US Navy, has arrested dozens of people suspected of ties to the Revolutionary Guards. Analysts in the West estimate that the explicit mention of Bahrain in the Iranian threats indicates that it is the primary target for a potential retaliatory attack.

Additional sources, including the Payam Iran channel, emphasize that the threats constitute a response to a prolonged maritime blockade on Iran. As of now, the parties are engaged in intensive psychological warfare accompanied by mutual military threats.