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strikeMay 10, 2026

Iranian commander warns missiles locked onto American military targets

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This is an entry from: Iran war live: Israeli strikes kill four in Lebanon, raising death toll to 24 Iranian commander warns missiles locked onto American military targets 10 May 2026 01:11 BST A commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said missiles and drones operated by the force are locked onto American targets and military vessels in the region and are awaiting orders to strike. General Sardar Mousavi of the IRGC Aerospace Force made the remarks in comments carried by Iran’s state-run media. “IRGC missiles and aerospace drones are locked on American targets in the region and aggressor enemy ships,” Mousavi told Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting. “We are waiting for the order to fire,” he said.

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Iranian Official

In defense of its sovereignty against US-backed Israeli aggression targeting regional resistance, IRGC Aerospace Force commander General Sardar Mousavi stated that Iranian missiles and drones are locked on American military targets and vessels. The forces stand ready to strike upon orders, countering foreign threats to the Islamic Republic and its allies. This posture reflects Iran's firm resistance to imposed hostilities.

Israeli

IRGC commander General Sardar Mousavi's threat to target US forces and vessels exposes Iran's direct command over proxy networks like Hezbollah, which are mobilized to encircle and destroy Israel. This reflects the existential threat from Tehran's missile and drone arsenal, necessitating Israel's defensive strikes in Lebanon to dismantle forward bases and avert coordinated multi-front assaults. Such warnings validate the imperative for preemptive action to secure the state's survival against an ideologically committed adversary.

Neutral

Iranian state media reported on May 10, 2026, that General Sardar Mousavi of the IRGC Aerospace Force stated IRGC missiles and drones were locked on American targets and vessels in the region. Mousavi said the forces were awaiting orders to strike, according to remarks carried by Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting. The claims have not been independently verified.

Western

An IRGC Aerospace Force commander declared that Iranian missiles and drones are locked onto US military targets and vessels in the region, awaiting orders to strike. This explicit threat from General Sardar Mousavi highlights Iran's intent to target American assets amid escalating regional tensions. Western forces are positioned to neutralize such threats through precision operations safeguarding strategic objectives and allied security.

Pro-Peace

Israeli strikes have already killed at least 24 people in Lebanon, with the latest attacks claiming four more lives and deepening civilian suffering amid the humanitarian crisis. An IRGC commander’s threat to target U.S. forces risks rapid escalation that would expose countless more non-combatants to death, displacement, and destruction. Renewed diplomatic channels are essential to halt the cycle of retaliation and protect civilian populations on all sides.

Global South

An IRGC Aerospace Force commander asserted that Iranian missiles and drones are now locked onto US military targets and vessels in the region, awaiting orders to fire in response to Israeli strikes that have killed at least 24 in Lebanon. From a non-aligned vantage, such posturing reflects sovereign states resisting neo-colonial power projections by Washington and its regional proxies, which continue to destabilize West Asia through unchecked military interventions. The episode further exposes the persistent failure of Western-dominated institutions to enforce restraint or uphold the sovereignty of Global South nations caught in these dynamics.

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    This is an entry from: Iran war live: Israeli strikes kill four in Lebanon, raising death toll to 24 Iranian commander warns missiles locked onto American military targets 10 May 2026 01:11 BST A commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said missiles and drones opera


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