Iran naval commander says force remains ‘alive and well’
Iran naval commander says force remains ‘alive and well’ Iran’s navy is “alive and well” and continuing its mission, its commander Shahram Irani said, rejecting repeated claims by US President Donald Trump that all Iranian naval ships had been destroyed. “The navy is alive and well, continuing its mission with strength and will spare no effort to defend our beloved Iran and ensure and maintain…
Iran's navy is continuing its mission, according to its commander Shahram Irani, who said it is "alive and well". This statement contradicts claims made by US President Donald Trump that all Iranian naval ships had been destroyed.
The US has been trying to pressure Iran economically, with the administration announcing Operation Economic Outcast, which threatens sanctions on Iran's trading partners if they don't cut ties with Tehran. However, no new measures have been put in place so far.
President Trump was vague when asked about applying sanctions on Chinese banks doing business with Iran, saying he didn't have to announce everything he was doing. He also suggested that discussing the pressure campaign with world leaders wasn't on his agenda.
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