If threatened bombing runs against Iran's energy infrastructure were actually carried out, it would not deter Iran but would instead increase Iran's resolve to maintain the Strait of Hormuz closure.

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Zanny Minton Beddoes

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if those threats were to be carried out, I don't for a second think that it would do anything other than increase Iran's resolve to maintain the straits being closed.

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Iran is now making twice as much oil money since war began | Fareed's TakeCNN
Created: 8/12/2026, 5:52:17 PM

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