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Iran Strikes Oil-Rich Gulf States to Create Pressure to End War

Mar 10, 2026Center Left

As attacks escalate across the Middle East, Iran is striking oil-rich gulf states to drive up gas prices and create economic pressure to stop the war. It comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appealed again to Iranians to rise up and “cast off the yoke of tyranny.” NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY from Tel Aviv.

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