Israel to be Iran's First Target if US Attacks, Warns IRGC Commander

He emphasized that once a conflict begins, the intensity of Iran’s reaction would exceed the enemy's calculations, potentially expanding the scale of the confrontation across the region.

Amidst these escalating tensions, reports have surfaced regarding the repositioning of the US Navy's Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to the waters off South Yemen. According to a military intelligence source cited by the Iran-based news agency WANA, the fleet—which includes several destroyers and a support submarine—is currently stationed in the Gulf of Aden, east of Socotra Island. This puts the fleet approximately 1,400 kilometers away from Iran's southeastern port of Chabahar, suggesting a move further away from the Iranian coast than previously reported. This shift in naval positioning comes at a time when Iranian officials are sounding alarms over increased US military activities in the region.

While US authorities have not provided official confirmation or details regarding the movement of the fleet, President Donald Trump reiterated on Monday that a significant US naval force is heading toward Iran. As both sides exchange stern warnings, the situation in the Middle East remains highly volatile. With Iran pointing its missiles toward Israel and the US reinforcing its strategic presence, the threat of a larger regional conflict continues to loom over the international stage.