Iran intensified its rhetoric against the United States on Monday, warning that countries providing military support to Washington could face consequences and threatening to disrupt navigation through the Strait of Hormuz if it is used to transport military equipment intended for use against Iran. In a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it would continue to defend Iran by relying on its own capabilities, adding that the country’s future would not depend on what it described as “the promises of enemies” but on “resistance, vigilance, and self-reliance.” According to the statement, the IRGC also reaffirmed its determination to confront the United States, saying it would “teach the United States an unforgettable lesson” and prevent what it described as […]
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Read Full Article on Middle East Monitor →![Iranian military personnel take part in an exercise titled "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz", launched by the Naval Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is being carried out in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz on February 16, 2026. [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AA-20260216-40574970-40574967-IRAN_LAUNCHES_MILITARY_EXERCISE_IN_THE_STRAIT_OF_HORMUZ_AGAINST_SECURITY_THREATS.jpg)
