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Naval chief Alireza Tangsiri cites concerns over alleged Israeli presence in UAE and attack on Syrian consulate

Brigadier General Alireza Tangsiri (left), the commander of the Naval Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). — Brigadier General Alireza Tangsiri (left), the commander of the Naval Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).Photo: Iman Jannati/Creative Commons

Gary Dixon

TradeWinds correspondentLondon

Published 10 April 2024, 06:59Updated 10 April 2024, 07:31

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