Iranian military chief says U.S. warships barred from Gulf
By The BriefBrief
Major General Abdollahi, Iran’s armed forces chief of staff and commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said Iran would not allow U.S. warships to re-enter the Persian Gulf under any circumstances. The remarks came amid mounting U.S. and Israeli threats of renewed attacks on Iran.
WHO:Major General Abdollahi, Iran’s armed forces chief of staff and commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters
WHAT:Abdollahi said Iran would not allow U.S. warships to re-enter the Persian Gulf.
WHEN:Reported Oct 24, 2026 at 2:38 AM ET
WHERE:Iran
WHY:The remarks came amid mounting U.S. and Israeli threats of renewed attacks on Iran.
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