Iran Vows Gulf Closure if Coasts Attacked, Warns of Mine-Laying
Iran’s Defense Council warns that any attack on its southern coast will trigger Gulf-wide mine-laying, potentially disrupting global oil trade routes.
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Iran’s Defense Council warns that any attack on its southern coast will trigger Gulf-wide mine-laying, potentially disrupting global oil trade routes.
China urges Middle East ceasefire, warns against escalation as U.S.-Iran tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz closure.
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US President Trump pledges swift retaliation following a drone attack on the Riyadh embassy and military deaths, escalating tensions with Iran.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry calls for restraint in Middle East tensions, emphasizing dialogue over escalation to maintain regional stability.
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Iran’s judiciary initiates legal proceedings against alleged foreign-backed orchestrators of recent unrest, accusing the U.S. and Israel of inciting violence. Tensions escalate amid threats and sanctions.
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Iran’s foreign minister asserts uranium enrichment is a \