Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has escalated its rhetoric against the United States, with a spokesperson appearing to mock President Donald Trump using the phrase “You're fired.”
Trump’s association with the phrase “You’re fired” dates back to his role as host of The Apprentice, where it became a defining catchphrase. The line has since become shorthand for his leadership style and public persona.
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“Thank you for your attention to this matter”
The remarks came after Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC spokesman said, “Hey, Trump, you’re fired. You are familiar with this sentence. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
Moreover, Trump is a frequent user of the phrase “Thank you for your attention to this matter” in his Truth Social post, which the IRGC spokesperson chose to mock.
In his Truth Social post “warning” Iran, Trump wrote, “If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS. STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
{{/usCountry}}In his Truth Social post “warning” Iran, Trump wrote, “If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS. STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
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“War equations are changing:” Iran's message amid Trump's “victory” claims
According to the video statement shared by the Iranian military channels, the spokesperson, precisely from the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said that “War equations are shifting rapidly."
This comes as Trump has repeatedly indicated “winding down” military operations in Iran on Truth Social.
According to Iranian state media, the spokesperson claimed that an Israeli-American combat drone was shot down over Tehran during reconnaissance operations on Saturday after Iran's air defense forces successfully intercepted several enemy aircraft before it could carry out any combat missions.
He further warned that all US and Israeli energy, IT, and desalination facilities in the area would become retaliation targets if Iran's petroleum and energy infrastructure were hit.
The IRGC also stated that until Iran's power plants are restored, the Strait will be "completely closed" in the event of an attack on the nation's energy infrastructure.
In a post on X on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf also warned that the region's "critical infrastructure, energy infrastructure, and oil facilities" would be "destroyed in an irreversible manner" if Iran's power plants were attacked.