The phrase "aggravate tense" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It seems to be an attempt to describe a situation where tension is increased or worsened, but the wording is awkward and unclear.
Example: "The constant arguments between them only served to aggravate the tense atmosphere in the room."
Alternatives: "intensify tension" or "exacerbate the tension."
In a time when the units are already seriously over-crowded, such an element could aggravate already tense conditions.
U.S. officials on Tuesday accused elements of the Iranian government of plotting to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington, allegations that aggravated the tense relationship between the United States and the Islamic Republic.
Others, however, expressed apprehension, saying the police could aggravate an already tense balance.
Russia, China, and other nations steadfastly opposed that, saying it would aggravate an already tense situation.
"In all likelihood, the decision to adopt a military posture only served to aggravate an already tense situation and to commit the police to a military response".
However, the Australian Board of Control for International Cricket, which had been protesting to the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) about the Bodyline tactics of Jardine, believed that the inclusion of Nash would only aggravate an already tense situation, and Australian captain Bill Woodfull thought Bodyline bowling to be unsportsmanlike and refused to use the tactic.
The United States is wary of aggravating an already tense situation; North Korea, which denies the torpedo attack, threatened to respond to military retaliation with "all-out war".
One union official suggested Mr. McEntee might be only holding off on suspending the board to keep from aggravating an already tense situation.
That prompted the totalitarian nation to declare the drills were "like pouring oil over fire," and "aggravating" an already tense situation on the peninsula.
Sticking to his strategy, Obama told Mubarak his reforms didn't go far enough, and that he risked aggravating an already tense situation.
