Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday slammed the new “economic warfare” against Tehran announced by President Donald Trump and predicted that its impact will be the opposite of what the president intends.&nbsp;In a post on Truth Social, Trump on Wednesday announced a “crushing economic operation” against Iran that he said will consist of “Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale.”Reacting to the announcement, Araghchi said in a social media post that “the so-called ‘Economic D-Day’ is a diversion from America’s own crisis: unprecedented debt and surging interest costs.”&nbsp;He added that the “US economic terrorism” will threaten global economy and sovereignty worldwide.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-sets-up-5-member-committee-to-probe-cops-use-of-force-violence-at-neet-protests-1787231068889">Supreme Court sets up 5-member committee to probe cops’ use of force, violence at NEET protests</a>&nbsp;“Doubling down on failed policies will only bring further defeat — and enmity of Iranians. US economic terrorism threatens global economy and sovereignty worldwide,” Araghchi said.&nbsp;The Iranian foreign minister also shared a New York Times article about the U.S. national debt crossing the unprecedented $40 trillion threshold.&nbsp;<h2>Will use ‘more precise, more destructive’ weapons: IRGC</h2>&nbsp;Tensions between the US and Iran seem to be escalating again after Trump threatened Tehran with the “most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country,” as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a stark warning. The IRGC warned of using “more precise, more destructive” weapons in its arsenal if the war reignites.IRGC spokesman Brig. Gen. Hossein Mohebi told Iranian state broadcaster IRIB that Iran is continuously improving its military systems, including missile warheads, accuracy and range.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lot-of-boats-coming-through-strait-of-hormuz-says-trump-admits-to-nuisance-of-iranian-drones-1787166376313">‘Lot of boats’ coming through Strait of Hormuz, says Trump, admits to ‘nuisance’ of Iranian drones</a>&nbsp;Mohebbi said Iran’s warheads would be “completely different” from those used in previous confrontations with the US and Israel.&nbsp;“If another war begins, our weapons will certainly be different from the past,” Mohebi said, adding that changes could include new generations of warheads, greater accuracy and longer-range missiles.Mohebi also claimed that Iran had continued developing its military capabilities without interruption during the war, and that it was making weapons “more precise, more destructive and more technologically advanced”.&nbsp;<h2>China slams economic warfare against Iran</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, China has also slammed the US president’s “economic D-Day” announcement against Iran, saying more sanctions will not help solve the outstanding issues.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-prepared-to-defend-all-allies-after-reports-of-iran-mulling-attacks-on-us-targets-in-europe-1787141867863">NATO ‘prepared to defend all allies,‘ says official after reports of Iran mulling attacks on US targets in Europe</a>&nbsp;China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing, “Imposing sanctions and pressuring do not help to solve the issue.”&nbsp;“China calls on relevant parties to take responsible measures and solve the issues through diplomatic and political means.”&nbsp;China is likely to be heavily impacted by the US measures since it buys more than 80 per cent of Iran’s shipped oil, as per 2025 data ⁠from analytics firm Kpler.

Reacting to President Trump’s announcement of a “crushing economic operation” against Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said it is a diversion from America’s own crisis of debt and surging interest costs. He added that the “economic terrorism” will threaten global economy.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday slammed the new “economic warfare” against Tehran announced by President Donald Trump and predicted that its impact will be the opposite of what the president intends. In a post on Truth Social, Trump on Wednesday announced a “crushing economic operation” against Iran that he said will consist of “Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale.” Reacting to the announcement, Araghchi said in a social media post that “the so-called ‘Economic D-Day’ is a diversion from America’s own crisis: unprecedented debt and surging interest costs.” He added that the “US economic terrorism” will threaten global economy and sovereignty worldwide. Also Read: Supreme Court sets up 5-member committee to probe cops’ use of force, violence at NEET protests “Doubling down on failed policies will only bring further defeat — and enmity of Iranians. US economic terrorism threatens global economy and sovereignty worldwide,” Araghchi said. The Iranian foreign minister also shared a New York Times article about the U.S. national debt crossing the unprecedented $40 trillion threshold. Will use ‘more precise, more destructive’ weapons: IRGC Tensions between the US and Iran seem to be escalating again after Trump threatened Tehran with the “most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country,” as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a stark warning. The IRGC warned of using “more precise, more destructive” weapons in its arsenal if the war reignites. IRGC spokesman Brig. Gen. Hossein Mohebi told Iranian state broadcaster IRIB that Iran is continuously improving its military systems, including missile warheads, accuracy and range. Also Read: ‘Lot of boats’ coming through Strait of Hormuz, says Trump, admits to ‘nuisance’ of Iranian drones Mohebbi said Iran’s warheads would be “completely different” from those used in previous confrontations with the US and Israel. “If another war begins, our weapons will certainly be different from the past,” Mohebi said, adding that changes could include new generations of warheads, greater accuracy and longer-range missiles. Mohebi also claimed that Iran had continued developing its military capabilities without interruption during the war, and that it was making weapons “more precise, more destructive and more technologically advanced”. China slams economic warfare against Iran Meanwhile, China has also slammed the US president’s “economic D-Day” announcement against Iran, saying more sanctions will not help solve the outstanding issues. Also Read: NATO ‘prepared to defend all allies,‘ says official after reports of Iran mulling attacks on US targets in Europe China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing, “Imposing sanctions and pressuring do not help to solve the issue.” “China calls on relevant parties to take responsible measures and solve the issues through diplomatic and political means.” China is likely to be heavily impacted by the US measures since it buys more than 80 per cent of Iran’s shipped oil, as per 2025 data ⁠from analytics firm Kpler.

Reacting to President Trump’s announcement of a “crushing economic operation” against Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said it is a diversion from America’s own crisis of debt and surging interest costs. He added that the “economic terrorism” will threaten global economy.

Iran slams Trump’s ‘economic terrorism’; IRGC warns of using ‘more precise and destructive’ weapons

Iran has issued a fresh warning against the United Kingdom, threatening to target RAF Fairford after accusing Britain of assisting US military strikes on Iranian territory. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that any military base used to launch attacks on Iran is now a legitimate target. The warning comes after reports that a US Air Force B-1 bomber departed from RAF Fairford, a major American forward operating base in England, fueling speculation over Britain's role in the escalating West Asia conflict.

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been consistently in headlines since the start of the war with the US and Israel, but not much is known about it. Iran’s most powerful institution today is an enigma that stirs both fear and interest. Its critics call it a “state within a state” and an “opaque military-security complex” that projects Iranian power to the world and wields massive influence over domestic politics and the economy. The IRGC is a military force, an intelligence organisation, an economic conglomerate and a political power centre.&nbsp;The IRGC was established by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in May 1979 after the Islamic Revolution, as he distrusted the regular Iranian military, believing it was still loyal to the monarchy he had overthrown. Khomeini created IRGC as a parallel military force to prevent any attempt to reverse the new political order.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>The Iran-Iraq War propelled IRGC ahead</h2>&nbsp;Soon the Iran-Iraq War broke out, and as it continued from 1980 to 1988, the IRGC became a formidable military force. The eight-year conflict saw the IRGC expand rapidly in manpower, develop a command structure and gain prestige through battlefield sacrifices.&nbsp;By the end of the war, the Guards had become an indispensable pillar of the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-israel-lebanon-sign-trilateral-framework-agreement-after-fifth-round-of-talks-in-dc-1782498292166">US, Israel, Lebanon sign trilateral framework agreement after fifth round of talks in DC</a>&nbsp;In the next four decades, the IRGC grew rapidly and built its own ground, naval and aerospace forces, independent of Iran’s conventional army. The Aerospace Force took charge of developing the ballistic missile programme and drone technology, both of which have become central to Iran’s military strategy. The IRGC Navy adopted tactics centred on swarms of fast attack boats and anti-ship missiles to challenge the bigger naval forces in the Persian Gulf.<h2>The Quds Force, an IRGC arm, cultivated armed proxy groups</h2>&nbsp;Similarly, the Quds Force, responsible for overseas operations, supports non-state actors like the Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Houthis, and Shia militias in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. It also deployed personnel in conflicts abroad like the Syrian Civil War and the Iraqi offensive against Islamic State.&nbsp;IRGC gradually cultivated alliances with armed groups and governments across Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and elsewhere and helped Iran build an ‘axis of resistance’ stretching across the region.&nbsp;<h2>Increasing influence, blurring the lines between military authority and civilian governance</h2>&nbsp;The IRGC then started spreading its tentacles and stealthily increased its influence in Iran’s economy by controlling construction firms, energy projects, telecommunications, banking, shipping and even manufacturing.Its engineering conglomerate, Khatam al-Anbiya, secured major infrastructure contracts, making the Guards one of the biggest actors in Iran’s economy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sweden-s-minister-romina-pourmokhtari-brings-baby-to-eu-meeting-on-climate-1782494743205">Youngest delegate? Sweden’s minister Romina Pourmokhtari brings baby to EU meeting on climate</a>&nbsp;Besides, several former IRGC commanders entered politics, parliament and senior government positions, further blurring the lines between military authority and civilian governance.<h2>The secretive, undecipherable and unknown aspects</h2>&nbsp;However, in spite of its sweeping presence and influence, the IRGC remains highly secretive, and its internal chain of command is difficult to decipher.&nbsp;The IRGC controls military planning and intelligence operations, but its influence on nuclear policy and domestic political decisions is not known for certain.The IRGC has helped Iran adapt to sanctions, maintain covert supply routes and support allied groups despite sustained international pressure.&nbsp;The US designated the IRGC as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation in 2019, but Iran insisted that the Guards are a legitimate branch of its armed forces.<h2>IRGC’s role in the war with US and Israel</h2>&nbsp;The IRGC has been taking on the United States and Israel in the military confrontation and coordinated Iran’s missile and drone attacks. Its Aerospace Force launched waves of ballistic missiles and long-range drones on Israel and US military assets in the Gulf.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/very-strong-nuclear-verification-needed-in-iran-after-war-says-iaea-chief-rafael-grossi-1782488144019">‘Intentions not enough, very strong nuclear verification needed in Iran after war,’ says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi</a>&nbsp;Iran’s projectiles penetrated the formidable Israeli and US air defence systems, highlighting the scale and sophistication of Iran’s missile programme.&nbsp;IRGC varied launch patterns and used different classes of missiles to test and overwhelm Israeli air defences.Tehran directly targeted American military assets despite Washington’s overwhelming conventional superiority.&nbsp;<h2>Resilience and operational continuity reinforce dominance in Iran</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Israeli strikes eliminated several senior IRGC commanders and targeted military infrastructure, dealing one of the most significant blows to the Guards and exposing its vulnerabilities.&nbsp;Even after the deaths of several senior commanders in 2025, the organisation demonstrated its institutional resilience by rapidly appointing successors and maintaining operational continuity.&nbsp;The war further reinforced IRGC’s dominance within Iran’s political and security establishment and its influence over strategic decision-making grew even stronger.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-strikes-iranian-military-sites-after-drone-attack-on-cargo-ship-in-hormuz-1782507187416">US strikes Iran in 'powerful response' to drone attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz</a>&nbsp;The conflict concentrated power in Iran’s security institutions, as IRGC emerged as the principal architect of national security strategy.<h2>Challenges military might of US and Israel</h2>&nbsp;IRGC is no match for the combined conventional military capabilities of the US and Israel. The US has the world’s most powerful military, while Israel has an overwhelming technological superiority. The IRGC adopted the strategy of asymmetric warfare by using methods that exploited the adversary’s vulnerabilities rather than confronting its strengths directly.&nbsp;Iran invested heavily in ballistic missiles, drones, cyber capabilities, naval swarm tactics and proxy forces across the Middle East, all relatively low-cost capabilities to tackle technologically superior adversaries.Over three decades, the IRGC developed one of the largest ballistic missile arsenals in the Middle East. The sheer volume of launches strained sophisticated air defence systems like Israel’s Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow networks.Besides, the long-range drones provide precision-strike capabilities and psychological impact at a fraction of the cost of advanced fighter aircraft.&nbsp;&nbsp;The West Asia conflict has shown that relatively inexpensive unmanned systems can threaten far more expensive military assets.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/foolish-violation-of-our-ceasefire-agreement-trump-claims-drone-attack-on-ships-by-iran-in-hormuz-1782498036028">'Foolish violation of our ceasefire agreement': Trump claims drone attack on ships by Iran in Hormuz</a>&nbsp;However, the limits of the IRGC’s approach have also been exposed. Israel and the US repeatedly demonstrated their ability to penetrate Iranian intelligence networks, conduct precision strikes and target senior military leaders.&nbsp;&nbsp;The IRGC focused less on achieving outright military victory than on prolonging the conflict and making it costly and politically difficult for its adversaries.&nbsp;However, the most noteworthy development came when the US and Iranian negotiators sat down together in Switzerland after the MoU signing, and when Washington agreed to set up the deconfliction channel including CENTCOM and IRGC, which the US had designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation.

IRGC critics call it a “state within a state” and an opaque military-security complex that projects Iranian power to the world and wields massive influence over domestic politics and the economy. It is a military force, an intelligence organisation, and economic conglomerate.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been consistently in headlines since the start of the war with the US and Israel, but not much is known about it. Iran’s most powerful institution today is an enigma that stirs both fear and interest. Its critics call it a “state within a state” and an “opaque military-security complex” that projects Iranian power to the world and wields massive influence over domestic politics and the economy. The IRGC is a military force, an intelligence organisation, an economic conglomerate and a political power centre. The IRGC was established by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in May 1979 after the Islamic Revolution, as he distrusted the regular Iranian military, believing it was still loyal to the monarchy he had overthrown. Khomeini created IRGC as a parallel military force to prevent any attempt to reverse the new political order. The Iran-Iraq War propelled IRGC ahead Soon the Iran-Iraq War broke out, and as it continued from 1980 to 1988, the IRGC became a formidable military force. The eight-year conflict saw the IRGC expand rapidly in manpower, develop a command structure and gain prestige through battlefield sacrifices. By the end of the war, the Guards had become an indispensable pillar of the Islamic Republic. Also Read: US, Israel, Lebanon sign trilateral framework agreement after fifth round of talks in DC In the next four decades, the IRGC grew rapidly and built its own ground, naval and aerospace forces, independent of Iran’s conventional army. The Aerospace Force took charge of developing the ballistic missile programme and drone technology, both of which have become central to Iran’s military strategy. The IRGC Navy adopted tactics centred on swarms of fast attack boats and anti-ship missiles to challenge the bigger naval forces in the Persian Gulf. The Quds Force, an IRGC arm, cultivated armed proxy groups Similarly, the Quds Force, responsible for overseas operations, supports non-state actors like the Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Houthis, and Shia militias in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. It also deployed personnel in conflicts abroad like the Syrian Civil War and the Iraqi offensive against Islamic State. IRGC gradually cultivated alliances with armed groups and governments across Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and elsewhere and helped Iran build an ‘axis of resistance’ stretching across the region. Increasing influence, blurring the lines between military authority and civilian governance The IRGC then started spreading its tentacles and stealthily increased its influence in Iran’s economy by controlling construction firms, energy projects, telecommunications, banking, shipping and even manufacturing. Its engineering conglomerate, Khatam al-Anbiya, secured major infrastructure contracts, making the Guards one of the biggest actors in Iran’s economy. Also Read: Youngest delegate? Sweden’s minister Romina Pourmokhtari brings baby to EU meeting on climate Besides, several former IRGC commanders entered politics, parliament and senior government positions, further blurring the lines between military authority and civilian governance. The secretive, undecipherable and unknown aspects However, in spite of its sweeping presence and influence, the IRGC remains highly secretive, and its internal chain of command is difficult to decipher. The IRGC controls military planning and intelligence operations, but its influence on nuclear policy and domestic political decisions is not known for certain. The IRGC has helped Iran adapt to sanctions, maintain covert supply routes and support allied groups despite sustained international pressure. The US designated the IRGC as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation in 2019, but Iran insisted that the Guards are a legitimate branch of its armed forces. IRGC’s role in the war with US and Israel The IRGC has been taking on the United States and Israel in the military confrontation and coordinated Iran’s missile and drone attacks. Its Aerospace Force launched waves of ballistic missiles and long-range drones on Israel and US military assets in the Gulf. Also Read: ‘Intentions not enough, very strong nuclear verification needed in Iran after war,’ says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi Iran’s projectiles penetrated the formidable Israeli and US air defence systems, highlighting the scale and sophistication of Iran’s missile programme. IRGC varied launch patterns and used different classes of missiles to test and overwhelm Israeli air defences. Tehran directly targeted American military assets despite Washington’s overwhelming conventional superiority. Resilience and operational continuity reinforce dominance in Iran Israeli strikes eliminated several senior IRGC commanders and targeted military infrastructure, dealing one of the most significant blows to the Guards and exposing its vulnerabilities. Even after the deaths of several senior commanders in 2025, the organisation demonstrated its institutional resilience by rapidly appointing successors and maintaining operational continuity. The war further reinforced IRGC’s dominance within Iran’s political and security establishment and its influence over strategic decision-making grew even stronger. Also Read: US strikes Iran in 'powerful response' to drone attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz The conflict concentrated power in Iran’s security institutions, as IRGC emerged as the principal architect of national security strategy. Challenges military might of US and Israel IRGC is no match for the combined conventional military capabilities of the US and Israel. The US has the world’s most powerful military, while Israel has an overwhelming technological superiority. The IRGC adopted the strategy of asymmetric warfare by using methods that exploited the adversary’s vulnerabilities rather than confronting its strengths directly. Iran invested heavily in ballistic missiles, drones, cyber capabilities, naval swarm tactics and proxy forces across the Middle East, all relatively low-cost capabilities to tackle technologically superior adversaries. Over three decades, the IRGC developed one of the largest ballistic missile arsenals in the Middle East. The sheer volume of launches strained sophisticated air defence systems like Israel’s Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow networks. Besides, the long-range drones provide precision-strike capabilities and psychological impact at a fraction of the cost of advanced fighter aircraft. The West Asia conflict has shown that relatively inexpensive unmanned systems can threaten far more expensive military assets. Also Read: 'Foolish violation of our ceasefire agreement': Trump claims drone attack on ships by Iran in Hormuz However, the limits of the IRGC’s approach have also been exposed. Israel and the US repeatedly demonstrated their ability to penetrate Iranian intelligence networks, conduct precision strikes and target senior military leaders. The IRGC focused less on achieving outright military victory than on prolonging the conflict and making it costly and politically difficult for its adversaries. However, the most noteworthy development came when the US and Iranian negotiators sat down together in Switzerland after the MoU signing, and when Washington agreed to set up the deconfliction channel including CENTCOM and IRGC, which the US had designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation.

IRGC critics call it a “state within a state” and an opaque military-security complex that projects Iranian power to the world and wields massive influence over domestic politics and the economy. It is a military force, an intelligence organisation, and economic conglomerate.

The IRGC: Iran’s most powerful force that outwits formidable rivals, remains an enigma

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Friday (March 27) announced sweeping restrictions on maritime movement, declaring that shipping linked to “allies and supporters of Israeli-American enemies” would not be allowed through any route or destination, according to Iranian state media.&nbsp;The IRGC further asserted that the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed, warning that any vessel attempting to pass through the crucial corridor would face “harsh measures.”&nbsp;State media also reported that three cargo ships of different nationalities were forced to turn back after receiving warnings from the IRGC Navy. In a statement published on its Sepah News platform, the IRGC accused the United States of spreading misinformation about the waterway remaining open.&nbsp;“Following false claims by the US president that the Strait of Hormuz was accessible, three container vessels were warned and redirected by IRGC naval forces,” the statement said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-slaughtered-in-cold-blood-iran-fm-araghchi-accuses-us-of-war-crimes-over-minab-school-bombing-calls-it-calculated-assault-1774604612770">‘Slaughtered in cold blood’: Iran FM Araghchi accuses US of ‘war crimes’ over Minab school bombing, calls it ‘calculated assault’</a>&nbsp;Reiterating its position, the IRGC emphasised that any shipping connected to ports associated with what it described as “Zionist-American allies” would be barred from transit under all circumstances.&nbsp;The warning comes after Donald Trump extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the strait, pushing it from March 28 to April 6. Trump said the extension came at Tehran’s request, claiming Iran sought time to negotiate an end to the ongoing conflict that has disrupted global energy supplies.&nbsp;However, Iranian authorities have indicated they intend to pursue their response on their own terms and have shown no signs of easing military actions against Israel and targets across the Gulf region.&nbsp;In a sharply worded warning, the IRGC accused “American-Zionist forces” of using civilians as shields and urged people to vacate areas hosting US military personnel. The advisory came shortly after Iran’s military signalled potential strikes on locations, including hotels, where American troops are believed to be stationed.&nbsp;&nbsp;(Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.)

The warning comes after Donald Trump extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the strait, pushing it from March 28 to April 6.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Friday (March 27) announced sweeping restrictions on maritime movement, declaring that shipping linked to “allies and supporters of Israeli-American enemies” would not be allowed through any route or destination, according to Iranian state media. The IRGC further asserted that the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed, warning that any vessel attempting to pass through the crucial corridor would face “harsh measures.” State media also reported that three cargo ships of different nationalities were forced to turn back after receiving warnings from the IRGC Navy. In a statement published on its Sepah News platform, the IRGC accused the United States of spreading misinformation about the waterway remaining open. “Following false claims by the US president that the Strait of Hormuz was accessible, three container vessels were warned and redirected by IRGC naval forces,” the statement said. Also Read: ‘Slaughtered in cold blood’: Iran FM Araghchi accuses US of ‘war crimes’ over Minab school bombing, calls it ‘calculated assault’ Reiterating its position, the IRGC emphasised that any shipping connected to ports associated with what it described as “Zionist-American allies” would be barred from transit under all circumstances. The warning comes after Donald Trump extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the strait, pushing it from March 28 to April 6. Trump said the extension came at Tehran’s request, claiming Iran sought time to negotiate an end to the ongoing conflict that has disrupted global energy supplies. However, Iranian authorities have indicated they intend to pursue their response on their own terms and have shown no signs of easing military actions against Israel and targets across the Gulf region. In a sharply worded warning, the IRGC accused “American-Zionist forces” of using civilians as shields and urged people to vacate areas hosting US military personnel. The advisory came shortly after Iran’s military signalled potential strikes on locations, including hotels, where American troops are believed to be stationed. (Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.)

The warning comes after Donald Trump extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the strait, pushing it from March 28 to April 6.

Strait of Hormuz closed: IRGC warns US-Israel allies, turns back three ships

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday (Amar 21) issued a chilling ultimatum to residents of Ras Al-Khaimah, warning of "imminent strikes" linked to the emirate's alleged role in operations against Iranian-controlled islands. It asked Ras Al-Khaimah residents to leave, warning that the city could become a target "in the near future." This comes as companies have already started evacuating the Dubai financial district amid Iranian threats against US and Israel-linked economic targets, including banks, following reported strikes on an Iranian financial institution. Reports suggest that major firms, including Citigroup, Deloitte and PwC, have either shut offices or asked employees to leave.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/us-s-oil-gambit-how-trump-is-using-iranian-crude-to-bankrupt-tehran-amid-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-in-pics-1774056598032">US's oil gambit: How Trump is using Iranian crude to bankrupt Tehran | In Pics</a><h2>Ras Al-Khaimah residents asked to evacuate</h2>In a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned residents of Ras Al-Khaimah to evacuate, saying that the area could become a target in the coming days. According to an Anadolu report, the group said that the imminent strikes were linked to "the use of the area in activities directed against Iranian-controlled islands".It also said earlier warnings had been sent to Emirati authorities, accusing them of pursuing a dangerous course and holding them responsible for any fallout. The Group also published an annotated evacuation map and instructed residents to use routes marked on it.

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The alert follows similar threats aimed at energy infrastructure across the Gulf, including facilities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar. Among them is the Al-Hosn gas field in the UAE.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mission-accomplished-trump-reveals-5-iran-war-goals-announces-surprise-exit-strategy-as-us-nears-victory-what-are-they-and-is-the-war-ending-soon-1774045708559">'Winding down': Trump sets 5 goals—what are they and is Iran war ending soon?</a><h2>Companies evacuate the Dubai financial district</h2>In Dubai’s financial centre, staff were told to evacuate offices in DIFC and Oud Metha, according to an AFP report citing people familiar with the matter. Others followed, quietly clearing out workspaces through the day. Meanwhile, British consulting group PwC has moved to close offices across multiple Gulf countries for the rest of the week, calling it a "precaution".<h2>Iran's expanding target list</h2>Iran’s central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, in a statement claimed to have a "free rein" to target economic centres tied to the United States and Israel. "The enemy has given us free rein to target economic centres and banks belonging to the United States and the Zionist regime," it said, urging civilians across the region to stay at least one kilometre away from banks. In recent days, targets have extended beyond military sites. Airports, ports, hotels and commercial hubs have all come under threat or attack.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran has issued an evacuation warning for Ras Al-Khaimah as tensions continue to rise on Day 22 of the US-Israel-Iran war. The IRGC has warned of imminent strikes "in the near future," triggering panic across the UAE. Scroll to see what’s unfolding.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday (Amar 21) issued a chilling ultimatum to residents of Ras Al-Khaimah, warning of "imminent strikes" linked to the emirate's alleged role in operations against Iranian-controlled islands. It asked Ras Al-Khaimah residents to leave, warning that the city could become a target "in the near future." This comes as companies have already started evacuating the Dubai financial district amid Iranian threats against US and Israel-linked economic targets, including banks, following reported strikes on an Iranian financial institution. Reports suggest that major firms, including Citigroup, Deloitte and PwC, have either shut offices or asked employees to leave. Also read | US's oil gambit: How Trump is using Iranian crude to bankrupt Tehran | In Pics Ras Al-Khaimah residents asked to evacuate In a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned residents of Ras Al-Khaimah to evacuate, saying that the area could become a target in the coming days. According to an Anadolu report, the group said that the imminent strikes were linked to "the use of the area in activities directed against Iranian-controlled islands". It also said earlier warnings had been sent to Emirati authorities, accusing them of pursuing a dangerous course and holding them responsible for any fallout. The Group also published an annotated evacuation map and instructed residents to use routes marked on it.

Iran has issued an evacuation warning for Ras Al-Khaimah as tensions continue to rise on Day 22 of the US-Israel-Iran war. The IRGC has warned of imminent strikes "in the near future," triggering panic across the UAE. Scroll to see what’s unfolding.

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