An Iranian general claimed that the country is ready to strike at least 35 potential American targets, including shipping channels in the Strait of Hormuz, after the deaths of top Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi militia leader Abu Mahdi al Muhandis.
“The Strait of Hormuz is a vital point for the West, and a large number of American destroyers and warships cross there,” said Gen. Gholamali Abuhamzeh, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard in the southern province of Kerman, Iran. “Vital American targets in the region have been identified by Iran since long time ago.”
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed “revenge awaits” for the United States after it killed Soleimani, who was one of the most important military figures in Iran. Thousands took to the streets of Baghdad during Soleimani’s Saturday funeral procession to chant “Death to America!“
“Under my leadership, America’s policy is unambiguous to terrorists who harm or intend to harm any American,” Trump said in remarks given the day after the strikes. “We will find you. We will eliminate you.”
