Iran Revolutionary Guard General: "Hormuz Strait Is Within Our Strike Range"

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] As the United States killed Qasem Soleimani, a key figure in the Iranian military and commander of the Revolutionary Guards, on the 3rd (local time), tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated, and the Iranian military has threatened to militarily blockade the Strait of Hormuz. This is the first statement from the Iranian military regarding the Strait of Hormuz since Commander Soleimani's assassination, drawing significant attention.

On the 4th, Golamali Abu Hamzeh, commander of the Revolutionary Guards responsible for Kerman Province, Soleimani's hometown, responded to reporters' question, "How can Iran retaliate against the United States?" by saying, "All U.S. vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman, and the Persian Gulf are within our strike range."

He continued, "The Strait of Hormuz is the closest passage for U.S. aircraft carriers to Iran and a sea route through which a significant portion of the world's oil is transported," warning, "You must understand that the Strait of Hormuz is within our strike range."

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic point accounting for about 30% of the world's maritime oil transportation. Located at the entrance of the Gulf region, it is effectively controllable by the Iranian military.

He also emphasized that "35 U.S. military bases stationed in the Middle East and West Asia are also within our (missile) strike range," highlighting that U.S. military bases are a priority target for Iran's retaliatory attacks.

On the 4th, pro-Iranian Shiite militias in Iraq also warned Iraqi military and police forces to "stay at least 1,000 meters away from U.S. military bases by 5 p.m. on the 5th (11 p.m. Korean time)," signaling an impending attack on U.S. bases in Iraq.

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