IRGC commander warns Iran would 'open gates of hell' on 'Israel'
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IRGC chief warns "Israel" and the US of crushing retaliation if any military misstep is made, vowing that Iran was ready to open the “gates of hell.”
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Chief of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard Gen. Hossein Salami speaks in a ceremony commemorating late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country's foreign minister and several other officials, in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP)
The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, issued a stern warning on Wednesday, vowing that any military miscalculation by the Israeli occupation would trigger a devastating and relentless response.
Speaking to IRGC forces in the western province of Hamedan, Salami dismissed recent threats by "Israel" as hollow rhetoric, warning that if the regime makes “any stupid mistake,” the Islamic Republic will “open the gates of hell” upon it.
“Our fingers are on the trigger, and we wait in ambush to give prompt responses if they [the enemies] make a wrong move—responses so decisive they will erase the memory of their past,” Salami declared, reinforcing Iran’s defensive readiness.
He also addressed the United States directly, cautioning Washington that the Islamic Republic was prepared for “every scenario” and would not succumb to foreign political pressures.
Iran can shoulder most powerful forces
Salami underscored that Iran’s military capabilities were now built to stand against the most powerful forces in the world, emphasizing that its deterrence posture is both credible and deeply rooted in ideological resolve.
The IRGC commander's remarks follow a broader series of warnings from Iranian officials amid ongoing regional tension. In March, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, similarly warned the US and its allies that any military adventurism would be met with a firm and unequivocal response from Iran.
As confrontations across the region intensify, particularly with "Israel" continuing its war on Gaza and ongoing US provocations in West Asia, Iran’s military leadership has reiterated that it would respond forcefully to any act of aggression, underlining its central role in the Axis of Resistance.
'Israel' still seeking attack on Iran
As the Trump administration seeks a renewed nuclear agreement with Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the Israeli occupation is actively threatening to derail the process by launching military strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities, according to The New York Times.
The New York Times reports that the tensions have culminated in at least one tense phone call between Trump and Netanyahu, as well as a series of high-level meetings between US and Israeli officials in Washington and Rome.
Despite Trump’s belief that Iran is currently vulnerable, thus offering a prime opportunity for a negotiated deal, Netanyahu is urging immediate military action, whether or not the US is willing to participate.
On Sunday, Trump hinted that "something good" could come from the talks within the next two days. However, officials briefed on the matter told The New York Times that any breakthrough would likely only consist of a preliminary agreement on common principles, leaving substantive negotiations for a later stage.
Trump-Netanyahu tensions rise over Iran diplomacy
The central divide between the two leaders lies in their opposing strategies: Trump believes Iran’s economic situation should be used as leverage in diplomacy, while Netanyahu argues that there is currently a narrow window for a successful strike. In private discussions, Israeli officials have expressed concern that Trump is so eager for a legacy-making deal that he may accept continued uranium enrichment within Iran.
Netanyahu has made it clear that the only acceptable agreement is one that dismantles all Iranian nuclear infrastructure, including sites buried deep in Natanz, Fordow, and other fortified locations, as reported by The New York Times. In contrast, the current US position appears more flexible, willing to negotiate restrictions rather than full dismantlement.
Netanyahu has historically distrusted diplomatic overtures toward Tehran. He fiercely opposed the 2015 nuclear deal brokered under former US President Barack Obama, even addressing the US Congress in an effort to block it. Now, according to The New York Times, Netanyahu has revived old tactics, signaling readiness for unilateral action if diplomacy fails.
