Iran warns US of sustained attacks over Hormuz dispute
Iranian military and political leaders issued explicit warnings that any new US military action would be met with sustained, effective attacks on American positions and interests across the region, and they said states that cooperate with such action would be treated as participants. Parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf linked the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to recognition of Iran's rights and US commitments, while lawmakers raised the possibility of withdrawing from the NPT. Together the messages signal a strategy that combines deterrence, control of a strategic waterway and conditional diplomacy, heightening risks for maritime commerce and nuclear talks.
Iran threatened sustained attacks on US regional positions if attacked.
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Tensions have risen over the Strait of Hormuz and stalled Iran-US negotiations. An interim June arrangement collapsed amid alleged US violations. If talks do not address Iran's stated conditions, Iran may keep using military and diplomatic…
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