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US and Israel Target Iran's Economy Amid Ongoing Conflict

4/8/2026

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The United States and Israel plan to target Iran's economy to slow its recovery from the ongoing conflict.
An Israeli official said Israel awaits U.S. authorization to strike Iran's energy facilities, which could disrupt production in a major oil-and-gas producer.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States is ready to attack Iran's bridges and power plants, aiming for damage that could take decades to repair.

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The United States and Israel plan to target Iran's economy to slow its recovery from the ongoing conflict.
An Israeli official said Israel awaits U.S. authorization to strike Iran's energy facilities, which could disrupt production in a major oil-and-gas producer.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States is ready to attack Iran's bridges and power plants, aiming for damage that could take decades to repair.