Iran has increased diplomatic activity following statements by US President Donald Trump suggesting the US might resume full-scale strikes on the country. The US news website Axios reported that a US official said US Central Command was preparing for major military operations in Iran and awaiting orders from Washington.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'will remain Iranian' after Trump warning
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Speaking in New York on Friday, Trump, with a chuckle, said: "Pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States." Tehran has said the Strait of Hormuz "will remain Iranian" in response to a warning from US President Donald Trump that he would soon declare the strategic waterway a…
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Speaking in New York on Friday, Trump, with a chuckle, said: "Pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States." Tehran has said the Strait of Hormuz "will remain Iranian" in response to a warning from US President Donald Trump that he would soon d…
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