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Iranian Parliament to debate Hormuz Strait oversight bills as top lawmaker mocks Trump threats
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from newzealandstar.com · New Zealand
The Iranian Parliament plans to discuss legislation concerning oversight of the Hormuz Strait. This development comes amid a top lawmaker's dismissal of threats attributed to Trump, indicating geopolitical tensions.
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