Harrisss
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No, there's no evidence the US initiated strikes primarily to engineer an oil spike or target rivals' economies. The Feb 28 operation targeted Iran's nuclear sites, missiles, and leadership after years of diplomacy failed and amid proxy threats to Israel/US interests. Iran had long vowed to close Hormuz in response—its retaliation, not a US plan.
US shale gains from $100+ Brent, and SPR releases cushion domestic prices, but America faces higher gas/inflation too as a consumer. China/India/Europe (heavy importers) feel it more, yet global ties mean US exports and alliances suffer. Policy prioritizes security over short-term profit. Risks were known; intent was threat removal, not economic warfare.
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CENTCOM shared a new video showing flight operations aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier as U.S.-Israeli strikes continue to bombard the Iranian capital as fears of a global energy crisis rise.
“Teamwork makes it ALL work aboard an aircraft carrier launching flight operations!” CENTCOM wrote on X.
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It's hitting energy markets hard: Strait of Hormuz closure (20% of world oil) has spiked Brent to ~$100/bbl, up 40% since late Feb. Asia (India, Pakistan, China) sees rationing, school closures, inflation surges. Europe gas +50%. Global growth down ~0.3%, inflation +0.5%. US benefits as producer; reserves releases are cushioning. Not full crisis yet, but risks grow if it drags.
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