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Tehran Signals Defiance as Supreme Leader Vows Retaliation and Strait Closure

  A man holds a picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while people attend a funeral ceremony for the Iranian military commanders who were killed in strikes, in Tehran Iran’s Supreme Leader issued his first public remarks following the deaths of senior Iranian commanders, vowing that the country will “avenge the martyrs” and maintain the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz until what he described as “justice” is served. His comments, delivered during a nationally broadcast address, underscore a sharp escalation in rhetoric at a moment of heightened regional tension. The Supreme Leader framed the recent losses as sacrifices in the defense of Iran’s sovereignty, promising that those responsible “will face consequences.” He also reaffirmed Iran’s decision to keep the Strait closed, a move that has already disrupted global shipping routes and rattled energy markets. The strait, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for oil transport, has long been a flas...

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Iran Warns of Strong Response to U.S. Involvement in Israeli Strikes

Iran has issued a stern warning to the United States, stating that it will respond firmly if Washington becomes directly involved in Israel's ongoing military campaign against Tehran. Ali Bahreini, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, emphasized that Iran views the U.S. as "complicit in what Israel is doing" and will not hesitate to defend its people, security, and land.

The warning comes amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with both nations exchanging missile strikes. Thousands of civilians have fled major Iranian cities as the conflict intensifies. The U.S. has so far taken indirect actions, such as assisting in intercepting Iranian missiles aimed at Israel and deploying additional fighter aircraft to the Middle East.

Iran's leadership has made it clear that any direct U.S. involvement will be met with a "serious and strong" response, signaling the potential for a broader regional conflict. As diplomatic efforts falter, the world watches closely to see how the situation unfolds.

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