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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Iran vows 'crushing response' after US strikes around Strait of Hormuz

Iran on Tuesday vowed a "crushing response" to fresh U.S. attacks after state media reported multiple explosions across the Strait of Hormuz region, moments after Washington announced what it described as "powerful" strikes targeting more than 80 sites across the country.

Iran's top joint military command said the country's armed forces would deliver a "crushing response" to the U.S. attacks, while the foreign ministry accused Washington of repeatedly violating the memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, citing continued aggression in Lebanon and other threats.

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