SCO takes landmark stand on nuclear security as Iran comes under renewed attack
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) adopted its first dedicated declaration on nuclear safety and security at its 25th anniversary summit in Bishkek on Tuesday.
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Forces with the Revolutionary Guard Corps were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the strait.
The Guard noted 'the martyrdom and injury of several of our fighters and compatriots.'
Iran would not hesitate to exercise the inherent right of legitimate defense and will respond decisively to any military aggression.
President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Iran is not looking for war but will not sit still in the face of aggression.
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, called Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “serpent”.
Araghchi accused Netanyahu of tricking Washington into launching a war on Iran on behalf of Israel.
President Donald Trump declared Iran is 'dead' and vowed to respond to a recent Iranian attack on a base hosting US troops in Jordan.
Trump called for Iran's leaders to be prosecuted for 'war crimes against humanity'.
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