Iran’s Rouhani warns Trump ‘don’t play with the lion’s tail’
Iranian
President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday cautioned U.S. President Donald Trump about
pursuing hostile policies against Tehran as it faces increased pressure and
looming sanctions after the decision by the U.S. to withdraw from the Iran
nuclear deal.
'War with Iran would be the
mother of all wars' he said in a televised speech in Iran's capital,
Tehran.
'Do not play with the
lion's tail or else you will regret it' Rouhani said.
Earlier this month, Rouhani
hinted that Iran may block regional oil exports if its own
sales are halted.
The Strait of Hormuz, between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, provides the only sea
passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. It is used by Gulf
countries who rely on safe passage through the narrow choke point to export
their oil and gas, which amounts to around
30% of the world’s oil supply.
'Do not forget that we
have maintained the security of this waterway throughout history. We have
historically secured the route of oil transit. Do not forget it' he added.
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