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Iran Army Spokesman Mohammad Akraminia Says US Warships Retreat More Than 500 Kilometers
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US warships moved more than 500 kilometers from the Gulf coast. Iranian army says new operational plans will push vessels farther from the region.
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Warships, retreat, and air defense
Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said Iran’s army spokesperson warned that US warships had moved more than 500 kilometers away from the Gulf coast and that Tehran would force them to retreat farther if tensions escalate. Akraminia urged ship owners to follow routes designated by Iran to avoid damage while navigating the Strait of Hormuz. Akraminia said new operational plans would force US naval forces farther from Iran’s coastline in the coming days, and he attributed the reported retreat to Iran’s military capabilities and intelligence operations.
“US military vessels have been forced to retreat to distances exceeding 500 kilometers from the Persian Gulf coasts.”
Mehr News Agency quoted Akraminia saying, “US military vessels have been forced to retreat to distances exceeding 500 kilometers from the Persian Gulf coasts.” PressTV quoted Akraminia saying, “US military vessels had been forced to remain more than 500 kilometers from Iran’s shores,” while also saying no American warships were currently present in the Sea of Oman.
Drones, exercises, and Kuwait base
Akraminia told Tasnim news agency that Tehran’s air defense capabilities were “higher” than they were in February, when the war began, and he said Iran had introduced new equipment into its combat units. Akraminia said, “In recent weeks, we have shot down several American drones,” while also noting he did not specify the number or types of US drones allegedly shot down. Akraminia described joint exercises with the air force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in recent months to improve coordination between the forces.
Akraminia cited an Iranian Air Force operation against Kuwait’s Buehring base, also known as Al-Adiri, where it said F-5 fighter jets struck the facility despite “the considerable risks involved.” Akraminia said initial reports and satellite intelligence indicated “considerable damage to helicopters stationed at the base.”
Strait of Hormuz and expulsion
Akraminia said that if America leaves the region, the Strait of Hormuz will reopen and collective security will be established with the participation of the region’s countries, and he said the global economy will improve. Mehr News Agency quoted Akraminia saying, “If it doesn't leave, we'll expel it.” Resumen Latinoamericano said Akraminia posted on his X account that “If the United States does not leave the region, we will expel it,” and it also said he warned American forces deployed in regional countries that Iran would expel the United States.
Vietnam.vn said Akraminia accused the United States of being the main responsible party for the insecurity of the Strait of Hormuz and argued that Washington’s actions negatively impact security and global trade. WANA News Agency said Akraminia warned that maritime units that wish to pass through Hormuz must register and coordinate with the Iranian Navy, “only then will there be no problems.”