Iran Warns Power Stations and Bridges Will Be Targeted If Attacked Amid US Threats

On July 18, 2026, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a stern warning following US President Donald Trump's declaration of expanded military strikes against Iran. IRGC Air and Space Force commander Hossein Mousavi stated that if Iran's bridges and power stations are attacked, Iran will retaliate by cutting electricity to US allies and hosts, referring to them as "murderers of children." This statement was made in direct response to Trump's earlier announcement that any Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz would prompt the US to bomb and destroy Iranian bridges or power stations, including those near Tehran.

Additionally, the IRGC Navy asserted its complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, warning that alternative shipping routes are unsafe and dangerous. They cautioned against using these routes, threatening severe and irreversible consequences for any violations. This escalation highlights the growing tensions between the US and Iran, with both sides signaling readiness for intensified conflict in the strategic Gulf region.

The situation remains volatile as the US plans to increase military pressure on Iran, while Iran vows to defend its infrastructure and regional control aggressively. The international community continues to monitor the developments closely, given the potential for broader regional instability.