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Iran threatens U.S. fleet: Khamenei vows to sink warships

Iran’s supreme leader issued a stark threat against U.S. naval forces as nuclear talks continued in Geneva, and Iranian forces conducted missile drills and temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz, raising regional tensions and market jitters.

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11 - People killed in three U.S. strikes on alleged drug‑running boats

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"Can’t do a damn thing" — IRGC

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