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Mohsen Rezaei stated that Tehran does not want a wider war, but warned countries assisting Washington's economic squeeze could have their interests targeted. He threatened that oil would not leave the Persian Gulf or Hormuz if other countries join an economic blockade against Iran, noting other export routes could also be hit. Gulf states require the Strait of Hormuz to remain open while China continues to purchase Iranian crude.

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Mohsen Rezaei stated that Tehran does not want a wider war, but warned countries assisting Washington's economic squeeze could have their interests targeted. He threatened that oil would not leave the Persian Gulf or Hormuz if other countries join an economic blockade against Iran, noting other export routes could also be hit. Gulf states require the Strait of Hormuz to remain open while China continues to purchase Iranian crude.

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