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Tensions between the United States and Iran have increased following Trump's statements regarding a possible post-midterm agreement or the annihilation of Iran, amid historic conflicts in the Persian Gulf since 1979.
The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces have warned that the country will inflict "even harder, devastating and unpredictable" blows on the aggressors, in response to the most recent threats from US President Donald Trump. "I am convinced that he will make an agreement after the midterms or I will destroy him", the US president said on the sidelines of the UN assembly.
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The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces and the Central Headquarters Khatam al-Anbiya - the Islamic Republic's highest operational command unit - have warned that the country will deal "even harsher, more devastating and unpredictable" blows to attackers, in response to the latest threats from US President Donald Trump. The news was reported on Telegram by the Iranian Press TV.
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Iran may carry out displays of military force in the Strait of Hormuz in the coming weeks
Likely · Within weeks
The United States could increase its military presence in the Persian Gulf as a deterrent
Possible · Within weeks
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