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War on Iran: Tehran to increase upgraded weapons use as oil facilities come under threat

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Iran says it will increase the use of what it calls "upgraded weapons" to target US-linked energy infrastructure in the region. The threat is a response to US President Donald Trump's ultimatum to stop blocking the energy shipping chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the US embassy in Baghdad was struck by a missile, just a day after it renewed its highest security alert for Iraq. An Iranian-backed militia has reportedly claimed responsibility. No casualty has been reported. Olly Barratt reports from Erbil in Iraq. 

Iran says it will increase the use of what it calls "upgraded weapons" to target US-linked energy infrastructure in the region. The threat is a response to US President Donald Trump's ultimatum to stop blocking the energy shipping chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the US embassy in Baghdad was struck by a missile, just a day after it renewed its highest security alert for Iraq. An Iranian-backed militia has reportedly claimed responsibility. No casualty has been reported. Olly Barratt reports from Erbil in Iraq. 

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