The warnings from Tehran follow statements by President Donald Trump that Washington may launch another military operation against Iran, which he called a “little Operation Epic Fury”, if the country fails to reach a diplomatic agreement. Brent crude topped $118 a barrel for the first time since March 19 amid the escalation, as diplomatic talks in Istanbul ended without a breakthrough.
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Iran Vows to Block US Warships From Persian Gulf After Trump Warns of New Strikes
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Iran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi said Friday that Iranian forces will not allow US military vessels to enter the Persian Gulf under any circumstances. Mousavi claimed the US Navy has been rendered ineffective and is no longer capable of approaching Iranian territorial waters or the waters surrounding the gulf.
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