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World · 15 March 2026

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Warns US Firms to Leave Middle East Region

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Warns US Firms to Leave Middle East Region

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned US-linked companies to move industries out of the Middle East as tensions rise with Washington and Israel. The warning suggested American economic assets could become targets if conflict expands in the region. Analysts say such statements are often meant to deter further military action while signalling potential economic retaliation. The move highlights growing fears that wider confrontation could threaten energy infrastructure, shipping routes, and foreign investments across Gulf states.

Reported by Al Jazeera · How we write briefs

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