strikeApr 9, 2026

West Asia War: Iran's Supreme Leader signals ‘new phase’ in Hormuz strategy, vows retaliation but says Iran not seeking war

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In a series of statements, the new Iranian leader said Tehran would seek retribution for attacks on the country, while making it clear that Iran would not back down from what it sees as its rights.

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In a series of statements, the new Iranian leader said Tehran would seek retribution for attacks on the country, while making it clear that Iran would not back down from what it sees as its rights. At the same time, he maintained that Iran is not looking to escalate into a full-s…

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