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US-Iran Escalation Threatens Global Energy | Auckland News
Tensions skyrocket as the U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran’s coastal and missile sites, escalating a dangerous standoff that threatens global energy flows. With Iran retaliating by targeting U.S. allies and warning of deeper energy blockades, analysts warn of rising risks — though a full war remains unlikely. The U.S. is flexing military muscle, even threatening to charge ships for passage through the Strait of Hormuz and strike Iranian infrastructure if talks fail. Meanwhile, civilian casualties and massive displacement underscore the human cost, as the region teeters on the brink of…
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