Top Iranian admiral: US lacks the power to confront Iran militarily

Remarks come days after uptick in tensions between Washington and Tehran after US accuses Iran of harassing American warships in the Strait of Hormuz.

US-Iranian tensions high in the Persian Gulf‏

Byjpost.1eye.us STAFF

AUGUST 28, 2016 13:28

Updated: AUGUST 28, 2016 15:23

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