Iranian President Ebrahim Raïssi on Monday August 9 expressed Tehran's determination to "
maintain
" its capacity for "
deterrence
" in Gulf waters, as Iran has been accused of a recent attack on an oil tanker off the coast of Iran. Oman.
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"
The Islamic Republic is very serious about ensuring security and maintaining (its capacity) of deterrence in the Persian Gulf region and the Arabian Sea
," he said in an interview. one hour phone call with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron. Iran "
will face those who deprive the region of its security,
" he said, according to the website of the Iranian presidency.