According to Sky News, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has a sudden incident at a naval base in the south, which comes against the backdrop of tensions in the Middle East triggered by the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The ** occurred on the evening of January 7 and reportedly resulted in the destruction of 16 ** vessels.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has a naval force of about 20,000 men and multiple bases capable of attacking sea targets in the Persian Gulf region and countries on the southern coast. The incident took place on the island of Qeshm in southern Iran, specifically in Marmoz Bandar Sarkh. Located on the northern side of the Strait of Hormuz, Qeshm Island is the largest island in the Persian Gulf and is close to the famous Bandar Abbas. Israel's newspaper Maariv described the event as "mysterious" and reported on the flames and smoke billowing from the scene.
The Maariv report further states that after the incident, part of them managed to leave the port. It is reported that these ** had planned to go to the Red Sea to assist the Houthis in Yemen.
The day before, on January 6, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy held a grand commissioning ceremony in Bandar Abbas. During the ceremony, a ship named "Muhandis" was introduced into service, which has a stealth function, can operate at a distance of 3,700 kilometers, can reach a speed of 39-49 kilometers per hour, and can also sail in waves up to 4 meters high. At the same time, 100 new speedboats, reconnaissance boats and ships equipped with torpedo tubes were introduced. Among them, the Ashura-type speedboats are equipped with Kusar missiles, which can shoot down aircraft, and the Tariq-type speedboats are equipped with missiles with a range of up to 180 kilometers.
The commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, Rear Admiral Hossein Salami, said at the ceremony that Iran's adversaries should stay away from the region, and the Iranian Navy must be able to pursue the enemy anywhere and learn to fight in areas far from Iran. However, surprisingly, on the second day of the ceremony, this serious ** incident occurred at the Iranian naval base, causing damage to 16 ships**.
In addition, it is worth noting that this is the second serious case in Iran in the past week. Last Wednesday, a series of simmers** occurred in the province of Kerman, killing 91 people and injuring nearly 300. This coincided with the fourth anniversary of the assassination of Soleimani, commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force, by U.S. forces. Iran acted quickly, arresting 32 suspects suspected of involvement in Kerman** and seizing 64 bombs intended for use in the manufacture of ** across the country.
Although Iranian officials have not yet responded to the incident at the naval base, based on past experience, it is not difficult to speculate that Israel may be involved in the incident. For a long time, Israel has carried out extensive infiltration of Iran, developed a large number of internal informants, and frequently created various incidents on Iranian territory. At the end of December, Iran even announced the execution of four "saboteurs" linked to Israel's Mossad ** organization on suspicion of espionage against Iran.
Against the backdrop of the above, the incident at the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps naval base has undoubtedly exacerbated tensions in the Middle East. This incident not only caused direct damage to Iran's military strength, but could also lead to a further deterioration of the security situation in the region. Given Iran's pivotal position in the Middle East, any attack on its military installations could trigger a broader regional conflict, especially given the long-standing hostile relationship between Iran and Israel.
This incident also reflects the complex international relations and geopolitical games between major powers in the Middle East. The long-standing hostile relationship between Iran and Israel has become more delicate and complex in the context of international politics. Any military action against Iran, whether direct or indirect, is likely to cause concern for the international community, especially given Iran's strategic location in the Middle East region.
In addition, this incident may have intensified the international community's attention to the Middle East, especially in the current context of global political turmoil and frequent regional conflicts. Stability in the Middle East is vital to global security, and any event that could lead to further instability in the region is a source of great concern for the international community.
Finally, this incident also reminds the international community that resolving tensions in the Middle East requires multilateral cooperation and dialogue. Unilateral actions and military means are unlikely to bring lasting peace and stability. On the contrary, the international community should work together to find a lasting peace solution to the conflict in the Middle East region through diplomatic means and international cooperation.
To sum up, the incident at the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps naval base not only poses a direct threat to Iran, but also poses a potential risk to the security and stability of the entire Middle East region. This incident requires the attention of the international community and an appropriate diplomatic response to avoid further escalation of regional conflicts.