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Iran war live: Tehran warns of intensified strikes if energy sites targeted

What happened

Iranian missiles struck an oil refinery in Haifa, Israel, causing some damage and power outages in the area. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen reported no significant damage from the attack. Iran has warned of intensified strikes if energy facilities continue to be targeted in the ongoing conflict.

Why people care
The attack on civilian energy infrastructure represents a significant escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict, with both sides now targeting critical facilities. The strike on Haifa's refinery and Iran's threat of further attacks on energy sites raises concerns about regional stability and potential impacts on global energy markets.
The takes
Iran says

Tehran claims it successfully struck an energy facility in Haifa and warns it will intensify attacks if energy sites continue to be targeted. Iran frames the attack as a response to previous strikes on regional energy infrastructure and positions it as justified retaliation.

Israel says

Israeli officials confirm the refinery was hit but emphasize that no significant damage occurred. Energy Minister Eli Cohen's assessment suggests the attack was less effective than Iran claims, potentially downplaying the impact to maintain public confidence.

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