IRGC to Iran's enemies: You will be destroyed if cross our redlines

The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned enemies of the Islamic Revolution that they will be destroyed if they cross the redlines that the Islamic establishment has set for defending its people.

According to Press TV, Major General Hossein Salami made the remarks while addressing a massive rally in the capital, Tehran, on Monday, which was held to condemn acts of rioting and vandalism following the government’s decision to increase fuel prices.

The Iranian government raised gasoline prices on November 15 in order to moderate the national consumption rate, which stands at 110 million liters per day, 40 million liters above the maximum daily domestic requirement.

The move prompted some peaceful protests, but riotous elements, taking advantage of the circumstances, quickly entered the scene, destroying public property, setting banks and gas stations ablaze among other facilities, and opening fire on people and security forces.

The IRGC’s chief commander further warned, “You have already tested us in the field [of battle] and have been slapped hard in the face without being able to answer. Some of those slaps have been seen by the world and some have not been seen… If you cross our redlines, we will destroy you.”

The IRGC commander added that anyone who seeks to carry out an act of aggression against the property, lives and honor of the Iranian people will be punished severely in a way that will teach them a lesson.

He advised the enemies to respect the Iranian people and adopt a respectful approach in dealing with them, because "if this accumulated energy is released, no enemy will be safe and secure in any part of the world."   

The IRGC commander added that the enemies have been defeated and are not able to carry out any measure, saying, "We go after them anywhere and tell them that we will not leave any move unanswered and will get even."

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