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Jul 4, 2026 at 3:26 PM ET
Medvedev calls Strait of Hormuz Iran’s “nuclear weapon”
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Dmitry Medvedev said Iran’s ability to disrupt traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is equivalent to having a nuclear weapon.
WHO: Dmitry Medvedev
WHAT: Said Iran’s ability to disrupt traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is equivalent to possessing a nuclear weapon
WHEN: Jul 4, 2026 at 2:46 PM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: He made the remark in a video posted on social media after attending the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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