IRGC to deal ‘more crushing’ blows to enemies after Tangsiri’s martyrdom: Cmdr.

A senior Iranian military commander has warned that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) will deal “more crushing” blows to the United States and the Israeli regime following the martyrdom of the elite force’s Navy chief.

Major General Ali Abdollahi, the commander of Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters, made the remarks on Monday, after the IRGC announced the martyrdom of Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri due to injuries he sustained in US-Israeli strikes.

“The American and Zionist enemies must know that the glorious flag that was in the hand of the brave, competent and prudent IRGC Navy commander would never remain on the ground,” he said.

“Helpless enemies will be dealt blows, more crushing and severe than before, at the hands of the valiant IRGC fighters.”

Abdollahi also extended condolences to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, IRGC forces and Tangsiri’s family on the commander’s martyrdom.

He said Admiral Tangsiri dedicated his life to the path of God and serving the Muslim Ummah.

The commander, he added, brought the enemies of Islam and Iran to their knees through his steadfastness, devotion, wisdom and bravery.

Tangsiri was “modest and reverent” before the faithful and the Iranian nation while “steadfast and powerful” against the enemies of the Islamic Revolution, notably the US and Zionist regime, and defended the country, Abdollahi stated.

The IRGC Navy chief was finally assassinated by the United States and the Zionist regime and ascended to martyrdom, his biggest dream, he said.

In a statement, the IRGC said Tangsiri was organizing and reinforcing defensive positions on Iran’s islands and coastal areas at the time he received the fatal injuries, and that his martyrdom will not hinder ongoing operations.

Meanwhile, Commander in Chief of the Iranian Army Major General Amir Hatami hailed Tangsiri’s “significant role” in the development of Iran’s maritime power in the Persian Gulf and the country’s predominance in the Strait of Hormuz.

“Undoubtedly, this sacred path will continue stronger than before with the pure blood of the commander and the nation’s heroes,” he said in a statement.

The criminal US-Israeli aggression on Iran began on February 28 with airstrikes that assassinated senior Iranian officials and commanders.

The Iranian armed forces have responded by launching daily missile and drone operations targeting locations in the Israeli-occupied territories as well as US military bases and assets across the region.

They have also blocked the Strait of Hormuz to oil and gas tankers affiliated with the adversaries and those cooperating with them to maintain security at the strategic waterway.

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