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Iran Threatens Targets Over U.S. Treasury Bonds Amid Middle East Tensions
Published on 3/23/2026

AI Summary
As hostilities in the Middle East escalate, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that U.S.-linked financial institutions holding Treasury bonds could be targeted. This statement follows U.S. President Trump's 48-hour ultimatum demanding Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy shipping lane. The deadline expires on Monday evening. Netanyahu supports U.S. actions, emphasizing the potential threat posed by Iran. Additionally, military activities have intensified, with Israel conducting strikes on Iranian infrastructure in Tehran, while air defenses in Kuwait and the UAE intercepted missiles.
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