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Iran halts Gulf retaliatory operations but warns of regional escalation
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Iran’s army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia states that the country has stopped retaliatory operations in the Gulf but warns that continued U.S. strikes could expand the conflict across the region ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
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Iran halts Gulf retaliatory operations but warns of regional escalation
Iran’s army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia announced on July 26, 2026, that the country has halted ‘retaliatory operations’ in the Gulf. However, he warned that if U.S. strikes persist, the conflict could escalate across the region. The statement comes ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington. Iran has previously engaged in tit-for-tat operations in the Gulf but now signals a pause while maintaining a threat of broader retaliation.
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