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Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday for live-fire drills, a rare show of force occurring simultaneously with indirect nuclear talks with the United States. The unprecedented move in the vital oil waterway has triggered immediate alerts for global shipping giants and U.S. defense contractors as regional tensions escalate.
A ‘Slap’ To The US Military
During the maritime exercises, Iranian state media reported the launch of live missiles toward the strait, citing "safety and maritime concerns" as per a report by Associated Press. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei punctuated the military display with a severe warning to Washington.
"The strongest army in the world might sometimes receive such a slap that it cannot get back on its feet," Khamenei stated, according to state television. He further cautioned the U.S. against attempting to “force the result of talks in advance” while ...
