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Iran bets Trump will blink first
Tehran takes high-stakes gamble with US over Strait of Hormuz
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 21, 2026
‘Be careful’ – Iran warns US after Trump’s threat
Iran had issued a stern warning to the United States following President Donald Trump’s threat to strike the Islamic republic over its support for Hezbollah. This is even as the two countries held talks in Switzerland seeking a deal to permanently end the Middle East war. The negotiations are meant to trigger a 60-day period [] ‘Be careful’ – Iran warns US after Trump’s threat
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· Jul 10, 2026
WATCH VIDEO: TEHRAN TARGETS TRUMP FOR ASSASSINATION — it’s time for Trump to end Iran threat once and for all
WATCH VIDEO: TEHRAN TARGETS TRUMP FOR ASSASSINATION — it’s time for Trump to end Iran threat once and for all
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 1, 2026
Any threat against Iranians to receive immediate response
TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Reacting to the ridiculous remarks of Israeli war minister, Iran’s foreign minister has said that any threat against the Iranian people and the Leadership will be met with an immediate and powerful response.
Sky News Australia
· Jun 21, 2026
Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard again'
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran and restart the war if Tehran does not restrain Hezbollah in Lebanon. In a post to X, Mr Trump said: “Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble. If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder”.
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· Jul 8, 2026
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JUST IN: Iran reportedly preparing to launch a massive attack on US military bases in the region shortly.@BRICSNews
The Hill
· Jun 21, 2026
Trump threatens Iran on Lebanon amid nuclear talks
President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran Sunday after Vice President Vance arrived in Switzerland for nuclear talks. Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble, Trump wrote on Truth Social Sunday morning. If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only...
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