IRGC Vows ‘Most Severe’ Revenge Strikes after US Bombs Iranian Oil Tankers

Sep 5, 2026 | Iran has issued a fresh and furious warning to the United States, threatening a “more severe” and potentially expanded military response if Washington continues its naval blockade and what Tehran calls the harassment of Iranian commercial vessels. The warning comes after U.S. forces said three Iranian oil carriers were hit. Iran’s armed forces have warned that American military vessels could face intensified strikes, while Tehran says Washington will bear responsibility for the consequences of continued aggression. With the U.S. tightening pressure around Iranian shipping and the Strait of Hormuz, fears are growing that the confrontation could escalate into a much wider regional war.