The U.S. military has issued a direct warning to Iran that it will not tolerate any “unsafe and unprofessional” actions near American forces in the Middle East, as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) prepares to begin a two-day live-fire naval exercise in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement released by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the military acknowledged Iran’s right to operate in international waters but cautioned that reckless behavior increases risks of collision and regional escalation.
“We will not tolerate unsafe IRGC actions, including overflight of U.S. military vessels during flight operations, armed overflight of U.S. assets, high-speed boat approaches on a collision course, or weapons trained at U.S. forces,” the statement read.
The warning comes as the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier leads a U.S. naval deployment to the region, which President Donald Trump referred to as a “massive Armada” earlier this week.
CENTCOM emphasized the Strait of Hormuz’s role as a vital international trade corridor, with roughly 100 merchant vessels transiting the narrow passage daily. The command affirmed that U.S. forces would continue to operate professionally and in accordance with international norms, expecting the same from Iran’s IRGC.
Separately, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated during a Cabinet meeting that the Department of War stands ready to “deliver whatever this president expects” following recent warnings to Iran regarding its nuclear program.
President Trump reiterated on Wednesday that “time is running out” for Iran to reach a diplomatic agreement.
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