Iran Revolutionary Guard commander says regime has 'finger on the trigger' as US warships head to Middle East

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Rachel WolfJanuary 24, 2026 at 10:09 PM

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Amid ongoing anti-regime protests and a government crackdown in Iran, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned the U.S. on Saturday that its forces are ready to act as U.S. warships move towards the Middle East. IRGC chief Gen. Mohammad Pakpour cautioned the U.S. and Israel against any miscalculation, echoing earlier accusations that they are responsible for internal unrest. The warning follows President Trump's statement on Thursday that he was moving warships toward Iran "just in case" action is needed. Tensions have escalated following Iran's warning against any action against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Trump's and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's expressed support for Iranian protesters, who began demonstrating in late December over economic issues.

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