Iran to announce new shipping route in Strait of Hormuz ‘in coming days’
Move comes as Iran’s top negotiator warns of heavier responses to new attacks after US strikes on Iranian oil tankers.

Move comes as Iran’s top negotiator warns of heavier responses to new attacks after US strikes on Iranian oil tankers.


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