Under status quo, Iran will step up Gulf aggression

Iran is moving from ‘strategic patience’ to action under US pressure, reflected in the appointment of a new IRGC chief

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  • IRGC leadership
  • 'Stay away'
  • Escalatory scenarios
  • Restricting navigation
  • Sabotage operations
  • Hostage taking
  • Ballistic missiles

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