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Iran slams US strikes on IRGC Oil Tankers in West Asia , calls it
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from bignewsnetwork.com · United States · Middle East
Iran has strongly condemned recent U.S. strikes on IRGC oil tankers in West Asia. This reaction suggests continued geopolitical friction and potential for further escalation in the region.
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