Daily Memo: Iran Makes Preparations

Tehran is boosting defenses on a critical island in the Persian Gulf.

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New developments. Iran is stationing additional military personnel and air defense systems on Kharg Island in preparation for a possible U.S. ground operation, CNN reported, citing sources in U.S. intelligence. Iran has also reportedly placed anti-personnel and anti-tank mines around the island and on its coastline. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Tehran […]

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