Iranian Deputy Coordinator of the Navy says the US does not dare to approach Iran's territorial waters, via Nournews

The statement from the Iranian Deputy Coordinator of the Navy suggests heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf, reflecting Iran's assertiveness in defending its territorial waters.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 30 Apr 2026, 11:25 UTCOn the live feed at 11:05 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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