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What are 'painful strikes'?
Iran's threat of 'painful strikes' suggests they would retaliate severely if the US takes military action. This could involve targeting US military bases or allies in the region, disrupting oil shipping lanes, or using proxy groups to launch attacks, causing significant disruption and casualties.
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