US-Iran war: Revolutionary Guards warn civilians to stay away from US forces in the region

According to Gulf News, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a formal warning to civilians, advising them to maintain a significant distance from United States military assets stationed throughout the region. The advisory comes amid a period of heightened military activity and ongoing diplomatic friction between Tehran and Washington, which has seen a series of maritime and aerial confrontations in recent weeks.

The warning follows reports of continued instability in the Persian Gulf, where both Iranian and American officials have confirmed ongoing, albeit strained, communication regarding the Hormuz dispute. The IRGC’s directive appears to be a strategic move to minimize collateral risk as the regional conflict enters its second phase, with both sides accusing the other of provocative maneuvers in international waters and airspace.

This development occurs against a backdrop of broader regional instability, as international observers monitor the potential for a wider Middle East conflict. With the situation described by wire services as 'War on Iran: Phase II,' the warning to civilians underscores the increasing difficulty of distinguishing between military and civilian zones in an environment where economic and security interests are heavily intertwined. Analysts suggest that such warnings are often intended to signal military readiness and to deter further escalation by establishing clear boundaries for non-combatants in the vicinity of active naval and air operations.