Statement from supreme leader says Iran's navy 'stands ready' to defeat US
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-04-18 21:40 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, War & Conflict
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A statement said to have been issued by Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, warned that the Islamic Republic's navy is ready to defeat US forces, as the two countries sparred over the Strait of Hormuz.
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