Iran's Khamenei Vows Nuclear Defense, US Eyes Blockade
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- Published
- April 30, 2026
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- 1:59
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- Last updated
- May 1, 2026
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Tensions escalate as Irans new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, defends the countrys nuclear and missile programs, while the US pushes for airstrikes and a bigger deal. Irans control of the Strait of Hormuz squeezes global oil supplies, causing economic strain and skyrocketing energy costs worldwide. Inside Iran, a crackdown on dissent leads to…
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Tensions escalate as Irans new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, defends the countrys nuclear and missile programs, while the US pushes for airstrikes and a bigger deal. Irans control of the Strait of Hormuz squeezes global oil supplies, causing economic strain and skyrocketing energy costs worldwide. Inside Iran, a crackdown on dissent leads to executions and fear among the population. Meanwhile, Trumps team considers blocking Iranian ports and teaming up with allies to reopen the str
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