On January 15, 2026, the commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force stated that the force’s missiles and drones are prepared and awaiting orders to launch against the enemy.
Three U.S. destroyers in the Arabian Sea are enforcing a blockade against Iran, with CENTCOM redirecting 57 commercial vessels and disabling four ships bound for Iranian ports.
Mehdi Taib, commander of the Ammar Headquarters in Iran, stated that as long as Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and does not allow free passage to enemies, there will be no compromise, indicating a firm stance against foreign threats. He also noted that the current societal outlook is more confident in facing threats compared to the past.
The IRGC Navy Command threatened on the X network that any aggression against Iran's tankers and commercial vessels would result in a retaliatory attack on American centers and ships in the region. CENTCOM reported on Saturday that since the Iranian port blockade began, 58 commercial vessels have been rerouted, and four ships have been disabled by U.S. forces to prevent their movement in and out of the ports.
Israel established a covert military outpost in Iraq’s western desert with U.S. knowledge to support its air campaign against Iran, housing Israeli special forces and serving as a logistical hub; the facility was nearly exposed in early March when Iraqi troops investigated, leading to an Israeli airstrike that killed one Iraqi soldier and wounded two others.
Commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force: “The Aerospace Force’s missiles and drones are locked onto the enemy, and we are awaiting the order to launch.”
