Top Iranian general threatens to 'cut off' Trump's hand over potential military strikes

Fox News - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete by Emma BusseyJanuary 16, 2026 at 07:14 AM

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A top Iranian official, Mohsen Rezaei, threatened President Trump, stating Iran would "cut off his hand" if the U.S. initiated military action. Rezaei warned that any attack would result in retaliation against American forces throughout the Middle East and that Iran would abandon any ceasefire negotiations. His remarks coincide with reports of at least one U.S. aircraft carrier being repositioned to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. The U.S. military is potentially increasing its assets in the region to provide President Trump with military options. Rezaei, a senior figure in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has a history of involvement in destabilizing activities and is wanted in connection with the 1994 AMIA bombing.

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