A major showdown is looming in the Middle East. For weeks, President Trump has been hinting that he intends to bomb the living daylights out of Iran after the midterm elections.
As you will see below, he made a statement at a campaign rally that makes this very clear. Of course the Iranians are well aware of everything that Trump has been saying, and they are feverishly preparing for war.
In fact, the head of the IRGC Navy seems to be quite eager for more fighting to begin so that he can target U.S. warships.
But if the Iranians hit even a single U.S. warship, there will be no turning back. Just imagine the frenzy that would be created if CNN and Fox News were endlessly broadcasting images of a U.S. warship billowing smoke after being hit by an Iranian missile.
That would almost certainly mean all-out war with Iran. Needless to say, in a “doomsday war” scenario the Iranians would throw everything that they have got at the United States and Israel.
According to a report in End of the American Dream, the head of the IRGC Navy says they are waiting for U.S. warships to approach the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz so they can sink them.
“We are waiting for U.S. warships to approach the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz so we can sink them. We are counting down every moment until this happens.”
Rear Admiral Ali Ozmaei, IRGC Navy Commander, televised remarks October 13, 2026
Rear Admiral Ali Ozmaei spoke on Iranian state television. He said American claims that the Strait of Hormuz is open and under U.S. control do not match what is happening on the water. He invited the Americans to come closer and see who is in charge.
He also said a U.S. aircraft carrier worth about $13 billion has stayed 700 to 800 kilometers away. He called it vulnerable. He said it does not dare come within range of Iranian fighters.
Think about that for a minute. They said this on television. They are not whispering it in a back room. They are telling the world they are ready and waiting.
At the same time, attacks on commercial ships continue. Security data from Vanguard, the International Maritime Organization, and the UK Maritime Trade Operations show at least ten vessels struck in or near the strait since Sunday. Four were hit on Tuesday. Six were hit on Sunday. That is the highest number in a single day since the conflict began.
A Singapore-flagged container ship sank after being struck. All crew were evacuated. Another container ship was hit. Reports also mention ships striking mines.
Iran says some vessels were punished for not following their rules. They claim “smart control” and say ships need authorization to pass through Iranian waters.
Oil is still moving. TankerTrackers and Kpler data show millions of barrels a day still going through. But the costs have gone up. Insurance is higher. Some operators are using routes closer to Oman’s coast under U.S. military protection. The New York Times reported that this month has been the most dangerous period for shipping during the war.
U.S. Central Command pushed back. They said the IRGC navy commander “has no navy.” They said American forces and regional partners control the strait and that more than 19 million barrels of crude moved through on one recent day with their help.
Both sides say they control the waterway.
One side is hitting commercial ships. The other side says the hits are not stopping the oil.
What does this mean for us here at home?
Every barrel of oil that has to take a longer route or pay higher insurance eventually shows up in the price of gas. It shows up in the cost of food that is trucked across the country. It shows up in the price of almost everything that moves by sea.
If a U.S. warship is hit, the conversation changes. That is what several analysts have said. The IRGC is talking about it openly. They are counting the moments.
I have written about the Strait of Hormuz before. The numbers keep changing. The threats keep coming. The ships keep getting hit. The oil keeps moving, but it is moving under more risk every week.
You can watch the reports. You can read the quotes. Then ask yourself how long both sides can keep saying they control the strait while commercial ships are being struck and warships are being told to stay away.
In recent months, someone has been helping the Iranians with their ballistic missile program.
So who has been helping Iran?
Has it been the Russians?
Has it been the Chinese?
Has it been the North Koreans?
There is a lot of debate about this. Whoever is helping Iran is risking war with the United States.
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End of the American Dream: https://endoftheamericandream.com/the-head-of-the-irgc-navy-we-are-waiting-for-u-s-warships-to-approach-the-entrance-to-the-strait-of-hormuz-so-we-can-sink-them/
Anadolu Agency / A News: https://www.anews.com.tr/world/2026/10/13/irans-irgc-navy-threatens-to-sink-us-warships-approaching-strait-of-hormuz
The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/15/business/hormuz-oil-tanker-attacks.html
IRNA English: https://en.irna.ir/
US Central Command https://www.centcom.mil
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