Iran’s Acting Defense Minister, Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Ibn al-Reza, has declared that Iran possesses the full capability to target United States warships. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions related to economic blockades enforced by the US. According to the minister, this capability is not merely theoretical, but demonstrably exists and its effects will be observed. The comments, reported by Iran’s IRNA news agency in Tehran, signal a heightened level of warning from Iranian officials. Ibn al-Reza did not specify how such targeting might occur, nor what specific actions would trigger a response. This pronouncement underlines Iran’s frustration with international sanctions and its willingness to assert its military strength. The declaration raises concerns about potential escalation in the Persian Gulf region.