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Iran says it has a 'new operational plan' if the U.S. resumes attacks, as shipping vessels report strikes

CNBC18 October 2026, 13:52 UTCIran

Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said the country's military has prepared a response to any new attacks.

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