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Iran Parliament Speaker Says Tougher US Blockade Would Draw Military Response
Minseung Kang
Summary
- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran’s parliament, warned that Tehran would respond militarily if the US tightened its blockade against the country.
- Walter Bloomberg, citing Iranian media, reported that Ghalibaf said Iran would definitely respond militarily if the US strengthened its blockade.
- The report said Iran has also warned of possible further action as the US increases military and economic pressure on Tehran.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran’s parliament, warned that Tehran would respond militarily if the US tightened its blockade against the country.
Walter Bloomberg, citing Iranian media on Sept. 1, reported that Ghalibaf said, “If the US blockade is strengthened, we will definitely respond militarily.”
The warning comes as the US increases military and economic pressure on Iran and Tehran continues to signal possible additional retaliation.
Minseung Kang
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