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Iran Warns US Of 'Unpredictable' Response, Sets 5 Conditions For Peace

Devbrat Tiwari, Anushree Jonko

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Iran's military leadership has issued a stern warning to the United States, threatening an unrestricted response to any future attacks. Tehran has outlined five conditions for regional peace, including the cessation of hostilities in Gaza and Lebanon and the lifting of economic sanctions.

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The escalation of rhetoric between Iran and the U.S. regarding the Strait of Hormuz and regional conflicts poses a significant threat to global energy security and geopolitical stability.

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Iran's top military commander has warned the United States that any fresh attack on the country will invite a response without "geographical limits".Chief of Staff Major General Ali Abdollahi said Iran's military could target the material and non-material assets of its enemies, state broadcaster IRIB reported on Tuesday.He also listed five conditions that Tehran says must be met to ensure lasting peace in the region. These include an end to fighting in Gaza and Lebanon, the removal of sanctions against Iran and compensation for damage caused by the wars.Abdollahi also said Iran had become a "fourth center of global power" because of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and its ability to decide who can use the key waterway and under what rules.Iran has earlier warned that it could target undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz.What Are Iran's 5 Conditions?Abdollahi listed five demands that Iran considers necessary for…

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