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Iran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacks
Iran issued a stark warning of a 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacks. The comments followed Washington's announcement of strikes on Iranian oil tankers. The escalation comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Iran's leadership issued a direct warning to the United States, stating it would respond with 'faster, heavier, more painful' measures. The remarks were made a day after the US claimed to have struck Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on US warships. The US has previously accused Iran of targeting its naval assets in the region.
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PublicBBC WorldSep 6, 09:00 PM
Iran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacksThe comments came a day after Washington said it had struck Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran's attacks on US warships in the region.
PublicBritish Broadcasting CorporationSep 6, 08:11 PM
Iran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacksThe comments came a day after Washington said it had struck Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran's attacks on US warships in the region.