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Iran threatens to block Hormuz if neighbours join US sanctions
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Iran threatens to block Hormuz if neighbours join US sanctions

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Mohsen Rezaei, warned that Tehran would take retaliatory measures against neighboring countries that support U.S. economic sanctions against Iran. Speaking to state television, Rezaei threatened to block oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and other routes if Gulf states joined the U.S. sanctions campaign. He accused former President Donald Trump of being influenced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to wage an economic war on Iran, claiming this strategy relies on division and disagreement. Rezaei emphasized Iran's unity and noted that Trump's policies had heightened global interest in nuclear weapons, despite Iran's compliance with international nuclear safeguards. He criticized Trump's 'recklessness' and asserted that Iran's stance on nuclear issues remains stronger than ever.

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Iran threatens to block Hormuz if neighbours join US sanctions

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Mohsen Rezaei, warned that Tehran would take retaliatory measures against neighboring countries that support U.S. economic sanctions against Iran. Speaking to state television, Rezaei threatened to block oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and other routes if Gulf states joined the U.S. sanctions campaign. He accused former President Donald Trump of being influenced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to wage an economic war on Iran, claiming this strategy relies on division and disagreement. Rezaei emphasized Iran's unity and noted that Trump's policies had heightened global interest in nuclear weapons, despite Iran's compliance with international nuclear safeguards. He criticized Trump's 'recklessness' and asserted that Iran's stance on nuclear issues remains stronger than ever.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames Iran's threats as a justified response to U.S. economic pressure, emphasizing Iran's strength and legitimacy while criticizing U.S. policies as reckless and destabilizing. The language suggests a pro-Iranian perspective, portraying the U.S. as aggressive and misguided, which align

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