politics
March 20, 2026
"WE WILL TEACH TRUMP A HISTORICAL LESSON"! Tehran does not believe the claim that the US is considering a "reduction" in military activities
Tehran does not believe Trump's claim that the US is considering a "reduction" in military efforts, a senior Iranian source told CNN.
TL;DR
- Iran disputes Donald Trump's claim that the US is considering a "reduction" in military efforts in the region.
- A senior Iranian official called Trump's statements a "psychological operation for market control."
- Iran believes the adversarial military posture in the region has not significantly changed.
- Tehran intends to teach Trump a "historical lesson" instead of providing a temporary response.
- Oil prices rose to $112 per barrel amid the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which transports 20% of the world's oil.
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