The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (SEPAH) has announced that during the ongoing conflict, it will not allow any oil exports from the region to the USA and countries cooperating with Washington.
Medianews.az, referring to Musavat.com, reports that this was stated by the corps' spokesman General Ali Mohammad Naini.
The Tasnim news agency published his statement: "Considering the current aggression of the USA against Iran, the armed forces of the Islamic Republic will not allow even one liter of oil to be exported from the region to the enemy and its partners until further notice."
According to the general, Iran "is ready to protect the region's oil reserves and security."
Ali Mohammad Naini emphasized that the Iranian army is awaiting the American fleet in Hormuz: "The Iranian Armed Forces eagerly await the arrival of the U.S. Navy and the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz."
According to him, actually "American ships and all fighter jets are positioned more than 1000 kilometers away to be protected from powerful Iranian missiles and drones."
Naini also stated that the Iranian army "is ready to expand the war" and Tehran will decide when the war will end.