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Iran won’t let ‘a drop of oil’ leave Persian Gulf if US blockade continues: Top security official
23 AUG 2026 · 1312Z
Iran’s top security official warns that Tehran will not allow a single drop of oil to leave the Persian Gulf if US-led economic pressure escalates.
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Indexed Aug 23, 13:12 UTC · IRNA · Tehran state media →
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