Published 06:54 IST, January 5th 2021
Iran prepares for drone exercise as tensions rise in region
Iran on Monday began enriching uranium up to 20% at an underground facility and seized a South Korean-flagged oil tanker in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions in the Middle East between Tehran and the West.
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Iranian media is reporting country is set to hold an extensive drone exercise as tensions rise in Persian Gulf.
State TV showed a large number drones rey to launch from a desert in central Iran.
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Iran on Monday began enriching uranium up to 20% at an underground facility and seized a South Korean-flagged oil tanker in crucial Strait of Hormuz, furr escalating tensions in Middle East between Tehran and West.
Both decisions appeared aimed at increasing Tehran's lever in waning days in office for US President Donald Trump, whose unilateral withdrawal from 2015 nuclear deal began a series of escalating incidents.
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06:55 IST, January 5th 2021