Iran's Military Command Warns of 'Decisive and Immediate Response' to Trump's Shoot-to-Kill Order

# Iran's Military Command Warns of 'Decisive and Immediate Response' to Trump's Shoot-to-Kill Order

> **Quick answer:** Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters — the country's highest joint military command — issued a formal warning of a "decisive and immediate response" after Trump ordered the US Navy to "shoot and kill" any Iranian vessel laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC labeled the order an "overt breach of the ceasefire." Iran seized three ships in one day, Brent crude held at $103.68, gas hit $4/gallon in the US, and peace talks are dead. The ceasefire is technically in place. The escalation spiral is not stopping.

The Iran military decisive response warning issued April 23, 2026 marks the sharpest direct threat Tehran has directed at US forces since the ceasefire took effect — and it came within hours of Trump's Truth Social post ordering lethal force against IRGC mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz.

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## What Is the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters — and Why Its Warning Matters

Most coverage of Iran's military focuses on the IRGC as a brand. The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters is the command structure that actually runs the war.