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Iran has drawn a stark red line over the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any U.S. strikes on its infrastructure will trigger a retaliatory assault across the entire Gulf region. With the U.S. escalating its military pressure—including new attacks and a naval blockade—Iran’s top negotiator declares this an “essential and existential war,” insisting the Strait is more than just coastal access. The U.S. aims to degrade Iranian military capabilities before larger operations, while Iran vows to resist and neutralize any American intervention. Tehran’s terms for reopening the strait demand U.S. compliance with past agreements and adherence to “Iranian regulations” for shipping. Following Trump’s threats to target Iranian power plants and bridges, Iran claims to have struck U.S. bases in Kuwait and Jordan, warning regional allies that hosting U.S. operations will be met with force. Bahrain’s air defenses and Kuwait’s drone defenses have already been activated. With Iran threatening to disrupt global energy flows and possibly expand conflict through allied fronts, tensions are soaring toward full-scale war in a region already reeling from chaos and displacement.

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