WATCH: Iranian general threatens an ‘earthquake’ if Trump escalates attacks

Iranian Gen. Mohsen Rezaee threatened any country participating in the U.S.-led economic offensive against the regime, warning that Iran could target the Persian Gulf and American economic interests across the region.

Gen. Mohsen Rezaee, Secretary of Iran’s National Security Council: If Trump Escalates, Iran’s Response Will Resemble an Earthquake; We Will Consider Countries That Join U.S. Economic Warfare Enemies and Target Their Interests; We Will Prevent Every Drop of Oil from Leaving… pic.twitter.com/dpizlbbprf

— MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) August 24, 2026

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