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Iran threatens pre-emptive strikes as US questions who runs Tehran

Iran's army spokesman said Tehran's forces were prepared to strike first "should circumstances require it," while IRGC officials claimed tighter control of Hormuz, and Washington publicly pondered how much authority Pezeshkian and Araghchi actually wielded.
October 7, 2026 by
Iran threatens pre-emptive strikes as US questions who runs Tehran
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Iran's army spokesman said Tehran's forces were prepared to strike first "should circumstances require it," while IRGC officials claimed tighter control of Hormuz, and Washington publicly pondered how much authority Pezeshkian and Araghchi actually wielded.

Read the full original article: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/iran-threatens-pre-emptive-strikes-as-us-questions-who-runs-tehran

Sources: euronews_world

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