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Iran War Shockwaves, Kharg Island Oil Crisis, Russia Pushback, China Energy Stakes, and the Fragile Global Economy
Tensions in the Persian Gulf dominate today’s International Flavor as Samuel Trapp examines the escalating confrontation around Iran, including strikes tied to Kharg Island and the global oil system. The discussion explores Russian diplomatic pushback against Western accusations, China’s vulnerability to Middle East energy disruptions, and the broader economic warnings from economist Yanis Varoufakis about a fragile global system. From geopolitics to global markets, today’s program connects the military, diplomatic, and economic consequences of a potential Iran conflict—and asks what these…
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