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#Iran's navy says it will hold an annual drill in the strategic Strait of Hormuz as pressure mounts on the country months after the US re-imposed sanctions on Iran, targeting its vital oil sector.
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#Iran's navy says it will hold an annual drill in the strategic Strait of Hormuz as pressure mounts on the country months after the US re-imposed sanctions on Iran, targeting its vital oil sector.
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The strait is located at the mouth of the Persian Gulf and is crucial to global energy supplies, with about a third of all oil traded at sea passing through it.
The strait is located at the mouth of the Persian Gulf and is crucial to global energy supplies, with about a third of all oil traded at sea passing through it.
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After the US re-imposed oil sanctions on #Iran, Iranian officials have threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, the passageway for nearly a third of all oil traded by sea.
After the US re-imposed oil sanctions on #Iran, Iranian officials have threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, the passageway for nearly a third of all oil traded by sea.
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On July 22, during a meeting in #Tehran, Hassan Rouhani delivered an inflammatory speech to the US. He mocked America’s political strength by saying ‘don’t play with the lion’s tail, it will bring regret.’
#40YearsOfFailure
On July 22, during a meeting in #Tehran, Hassan Rouhani delivered an inflammatory speech to the US. He mocked America’s political strength by saying ‘don’t play with the lion’s tail, it will bring regret.’
#40YearsOfFailure
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All this saber rattling are just empty threats made by a regime that’s panicking over the recent turn of events. Events that could lead to its downfall.
#40YearsOfFailure
All this saber rattling are just empty threats made by a regime that’s panicking over the recent turn of events. Events that could lead to its downfall.
#40YearsOfFailure
