Iran vows to keep Gulf operations normal after naval drills
Iran says its navy will operate normally in the Gulf despite maneuvers and vows revenge on the United States for pilgrims' deaths. U S officials doubt escorting the reflagged Bridgeton will begin until next week after Iranian exercises end. Iran claims Saudis opened fire on Mecca pilgrims, while Iran and Iraq have attacked Gulf shipping to hurt economies.
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Iran and Saudi clash over Mecca mosque crisis
The report alleges Iran planned to seize the Grand Mosque in Mecca during pilgrimage with mass casualties. Saudi police deny shootings as hundreds are reported killed or injured. Syrian Foreign Minister Sharaa heads to Tehran with Hafez Assad’s letter to cool tensions. Iranians allegedly planned to declare Khomeini as world Islamic leader amid the stampede. Iranian officials blame Saudis and US advisors for the deaths. Coffins draped in Iran’s flag line tarmacs as mourners gather.
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