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Iran Threatens 'Earthquake' Response to US Economic Sanctions
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First reported by Maariv · 20 hours ago
What happened
The US plans unprecedented economic sanctions on Iran, prompting Tehran to threaten a powerful "earthquake" response, including blocking Gulf oil exports. Iranian officials warn neighboring countries against joining US sanctions, escalating tensions between the two nations.
- 01US to impose unprecedented economic sanctions on Iran, described as largest financial attack ever.
- 02Iran threatens a seismic response, warning of blocking oil exports from Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.
- 03Iranian officials caution neighbors against joining US sanctions, threatening regional oil export routes.
- 04Iranian Foreign Minister calls US sanctions a sign of desperation, unlikely to defeat Tehran.
- 05Iran's Foreign Ministry says sanctions harm ordinary citizens and violate international sovereignty principles.
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