The Iranian president's rhetoric has revisited not only historical controversies but also heightened current geopolitical tensions.
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The Islamic Republic is not only a threat to Israel but to the entire world, and it will continue on its path until it has a bomb in hand or the world finally wakes up and puts a stop to it.
He was quoted as saying the crew would be turned over to their ambassadors in Tehran. The reports did not say when this would occur.
Iran has also seized other vessels in international waters in recent years, heightening risks for merchant shipping in the area.
An Iranian politician, a former lawmaker, said "it is not just about cracking down on women who violate the dress code.
Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles on Israel in what it said was retaliation against a suspected Israeli bombing of its embassy compound in Damascus.
Iran must be held accountable for its exceptional attack. The Israeli response, immediate but also intended to have a lasting impact, was based on Iran's intention to cause destruction.
This is a new dimension of any potential conflict that needs to be taken into consideration - the conflict with Iran is no longer in the shadows.
Tehran openly targeted Israel for the first time on April 13 with more than 300 missiles and drones in what it said was retaliation for Israel's suspected deadly bombing of its embassy compound.
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