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Iranian member of parliament and former foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki called for Tehran to invade a US military base in the Middle East and hold American troops hostage in Iran.

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Manouchehr Mottaki
What
Iranian member of parliament and former foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki called for Tehran to invade a US military base in the Middle East and hold American troops hostage in Iran.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT · 18h 8m ago
Where
Middle East ·
Why
To hold them hostage in Tehran.
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A proposal by an Iranian lawmaker suggests a potential escalation in regional tensions, involving the seizure of US military personnel.

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    Iranian member of parliament and former foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki called for Tehran to invade a US military base in the Middle East and hold American troops hostage in Iran.

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