Many attacks on economic targets
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Many attacks on economic targets in the war against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to strike more economic targets in Iran if the country does not meet his demands. Many similar attacks have already struck countries around the Persian Gulf during the war.

The Bloomberg news agency lists 27 attacks, with consequences ranging from minor to severe, since the US and Israel's war against Iran began on February 28.

Tehran has attacked targets in neighboring countries on the grounds that they support hostilities against Iran in various ways.

In the United Arab Emirates, Iran has attacked three gas facilities, two ports, an oil refinery and an aluminum plant.

Saudi Arabia has suffered attacks on two oil refineries, an oil field and a port.

In Oman, three ports have been attacked, and in Bahrain a refinery, an aluminum plant and a port.

In Kuwait, two refineries have been attacked, and in Iraq an oil field and a refinery.

A gas plant in Qatar has also been affected.

Bloomberg also points to attacks on a port, a nuclear power plant, an aluminum plant and two gas facilities in Iran.

In addition to the resulting production disruptions, Iran has almost completely blocked shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, where about a fifth of the world's oil normally passes.

The world's stock markets are reeling after oil prices surged as a result of the war, and economists warn that difficult times lie ahead.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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