Iran will fire on U.S. ships that threaten its security. Such a promise was made by the commander of the Islamic revolution guards Corps (IRGC) Hossein Salami after threats American leader Donald trump, reports TASS.
“We gave orders to our naval forces,” — said Salami. According to him, if a military ship or of any division of States would pose a threat to Iran’s security, it will be attacked.
On April 22 the President of the United States Donald trump ordered the US Navy to destroy the ships of Iran in case of conflict. “I’ve instructed the naval forces of the USA to shoot at the destruction of any armed Iranian vessels if they are to pursue our ships on the water,” he wrote.
Earlier it was reported that the IRGC launched Iranian military satellite. On the previous run attempt failed. The space program of the Islamic Republic is considered a cover for missile development, the Iranian authorities deny these accusations.