Iran Pledges to Defy Trump’s Economic Sanctions
Analysts say Tehran could intensify the dispute militarily after attempts to squeeze its economy. An Iranian official vowed “not a single drop of oil” would leave the Gulf.
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U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Leaves Middle East After Months at Sea in Operation Against Iran
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Bond markets remained volatile, as investors assessed the geopolitical turmoil.