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Washington targets Iran's lifelines as Tehran vows retaliation

The United States is targeting Iranian lifelines, while Tehran has threatened a severe retaliatory response. The headlines indicate a serious escalation in US-Iran tensions.

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Further escalation could disrupt regional security and energy markets.

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  1. Washington targets Iran's lifelines as Tehran vows 'crushing, punishing' retaliation ↗geo.tv · Recorded source date: Aug 22, 2026, 3:16 AM UTC

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