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Iran said it would target US and Israeli economic centers and banks in the region and warned people to stay at least 1 km away from banks.

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Iran says it will hit US, Israeli banks as Hormuz threats deepen

Summary

Iran said it would target US and Israeli economic centers and banks in the region and warned people to stay at least 1 km away from banks.

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