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Swift Retaliation and Regional Escalation
Iran’s response was swift and fierce. Missile and drone barrages targeted Israel, U.S. bases in the region, and Gulf states. Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, choking a critical global oil chokepoint and sending energy prices soaring. Proxies across the Middle East activated, pulling the region into broader fighting. Retaliatory statements from Iranian leaders promised “devastating revenge,” raising fears of an uncontrollable spiral.
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