# Iran threatens pre-emptive strikes as US questions who holds power in Tehran

https://mins.news/en/item/89780

- euronews, 2026-10-07 14:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/iran-threatens-pre-emptive-strikes-as-us-questions-who-runs-tehran

> Iran’s army spokesman said its forces were ready to strike first if circumstances required. IRGC officials claimed tighter control of the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington publicly questioned how much authority Pezeshkian and Araghchi actually wield.

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