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Iran vows to destroy Middle East water and energy facilities if US attacks power plants
ByJon Henley and Lorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem March 22, 2026March 22, 2026

Tehran’s response to Trump’s threat signals a potentially dangerous escalation as both sides menace sites relied on by millions Middle East crisis live – latest updatesTehran has said it will “irreversibly destroy” essential infrastructure across the M…

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Trump tells Iran it has 48 hours to open Hormuz or US will ‘obliterate’ its power plants
ByGuardian staff and agencies March 22, 2026

US president threatens to take out Iranian energy facilities – ‘starting with the biggest one first’ – if Tehran does not reopen the straitDonald Trump has given Iran 48 hours to reopen the strait of Hormuz to shipping or face the destruction of its en…

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US and Israel’s war on Iran is a disaster for the environment, analysis shows
ByDamien Gayle March 21, 2026

Exclusive: War has led to 5m tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in two weeks and is draining the global carbon budget faster than 84 countries combinedThe US-Israel war on Iran is a disaster for the climate, according to an analysis that finds it is dr…

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US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea in bid to ease supply pressures
ByGuardian staff and agencies March 21, 2026March 21, 2026

Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says move will bring 140m barrels to market but insists Tehran will not benefitMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Trump administration has waived sanctions on Iranian oil purchases at sea for 30 days to ease surging o…

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Trump hints at wind down of war as US prepares to send more troops to Gulf
ByPeter Beaumont Senior international correspondent March 20, 2026March 21, 2026

Washington considers Kharg Island takeover as Donald Trump calls Nato allies ‘cowards’ for refusal to ‘help open’ strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump said he was considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle Eas…

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The Guardian view on the Iran war escalation: as Trump breaks things, who will pick up the pieces? | Editorial
ByEditorial March 19, 2026

The US president wanted an easy win, but the conflict is spiralling following Israel’s attack on a gas field and Iranian retaliation across the regionShortly after the US and Israel began their illegal assault on Iran, with the US president still preen…

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‘Doomsday scenario’: a visual guide to the oil and gas site attacks in the Middle East
By March 19, 2026

Attacks on facilities by both sides in the conflict this week threaten grave consequences for the global economyMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe escalating attacks on key oil and gas projects in the Middle East are expected to fuel a new phase of t…

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Iran could be the US’s Boer war: a hollow victory that marks the beginning of the end of empire | Larry Elliott
ByLarry Elliott March 19, 2026

US leaders anticipated a walkover. Now they’re embroiled in a conflict that could hasten the end of US economic dominance Nobody gave the Boers a prayer when the war in South Africa began in 1899. It was farmers ranged against the might of the British …

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We need to be honest about Iran – and how our rampant greed for oil is causing mayhem | George Monbiot
ByGeorge Monbiot March 19, 2026

Oil has empowered capitalism, and some of the world’s most exploitative regimes. Move away from it and we can solve some of the key issues we faceI realise this is a serious breach of etiquette. But could we perhaps abandon good manners and contextuali…

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Iran threatens Gulf energy facilities after Israeli attack on its largest gasfield
ByJillian Ambrose March 18, 2026

Revolutionary Guards say they will strike infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar after South Pars field hitMiddle East crisis – live updatesBusiness live – latest updatesIran has threatened to attack energy infrastructure across the Gulf region …

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