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Iranian Parliament to debate Hormuz Strait oversight bills as top lawmaker mocks Trump threats
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from northkoreatimes.com · North Korea
The Iranian Parliament is set to debate bills concerning oversight of the Hormuz Strait, a move accompanied by a top lawmaker mocking Trump's threats, highlighting geopolitical tensions.
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