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Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens retaliation over US naval presence

Last updated: October 23, 2026 | 09:38

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US President Donald Trump has signalled further military action against Iran could come 'fairly soon', saying Washington 'may do it a little bit further' to stop Tehran getting a nuclear weapon, and ruling out negotiations. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard hit back, warning that continued US naval escorts through 'mined waterways' could trigger strikes on American bases in the region, and claiming three more vessels had struck mines west of the Strait of Hormuz. The US blockade of Iran has now passed 100 days, with CENTCOM saying it has blocked at least $25 billion in oil exports, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared satellite images showing Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil terminal, empty of tankers.…