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Military Bases Or Vital Waterway: Iran Weighs Response To US Strikes

Infographic showing oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz by origin and destination countries for the first quarter of 2025, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (Credit: AFP)

Iran has vowed to retaliate for US air strikes on its nuclear facilities, and has two main options: attacking American forces in the region, and closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

An advisor to Iran's supreme leader issued a warning on Sunday, saying any US base in the region that takes part in attacks was a "legitimate target".

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