Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei said a US ground invasion would result in mass hostage-taking, as Washington deploys more than 10,000 additional troops to the region. The US also tightened sanctions on Iran’s oil network while denying ceasefire extension reports. Both sides continue brinkmanship over the Strait of Hormuz, with Israel signalling readiness for renewed conflict.0:00 INTRO2:41 US TIGHTENS SANCTIONS ON IRAN’S OIL NETWORK5;50 TRUMP SEEKS ‘END’ TO IRAN WAR7:01 IRAN AND ALLIES SIGNAL UNITY, ISRAEL PREPARES FOR ESCALATION | n18oc_world