Iran's Security Official Warns U.S. of Reciprocal Response if Oil Seized
A senior Iranian security official issued a direct warning to the United States, threatening a reciprocal response if Iranian oil is seized. The statement came amid heightened tensions between the two nations. The yuan remained stable despite U.S. sanctions threats.
Where Sources Diverge
Xinhua reports Iran's threat of a harsh response to U.S. 'malicious' acts, while Hamshahri specifies the warning about seizing Iranian oil.
Iran will respond harshly to any 'malicious' act by the United States.
A security official warned the United States that if you seize Iranian oil, you will receive a reciprocal response.
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A security official warned the United States that if you seize Iranian oil, you will receive a reciprocal response.
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Iran to give harsh response to any "malicious" act by U.S.: security official Xinhua