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Iran Claims Tanker Mines in Strait of Hormuz, Vows Enriched Uranium Will Stay

Iran's forces reported two oil tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, leading to fires and crew abandonment.

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01Two oil tankers reportedly struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, causing fires and forcing crews to abandon ship.
02Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary stated enriched nuclear material will not leave the country.
03Iran's military chief warned of more destructive attacks if there is another "miscalculation" by adversaries.
04Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticized U.S. military threats, including the potential use of the "Mother of All Bombs."
05Iran announced the arrest of five individuals accused of cooperating with U.S. and Israeli intelligence.
06U.S. administration advisors are divided on whether to pursue diplomacy, military action, or economic pressure against Iran.

Senior officials in Tehran vowed that enriched uranium would never leave the country, with the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council stating it would be used for domestic purposes. President Masoud Pezeshkian criticized U.S. military threats, while Iran also announced arrests of alleged spies. The U.S. administration is divided on how to proceed with Iran, with President Trump currently allowing diplomatic contacts to continue.

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