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President Trump threatens systematic strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure
La Nación (Argentina)LO·US · IR·3 days ago
Direct military engagements between US and Iranian forces continue, creating significant volatility in global energy markets. While a prisoner release deal offers a potential diplomatic off-ramp, the underlying risk of regional escalation remains high due to ongoing kinetic activity.
The US and Iran are engaged in an escalating conflict, with reported airstrikes and missile strikes. Confidence in the assessment is medium due to the lack of official confirmation from both sides on the extent of the operations. Key uncertainties include the scope of the US military campaign and the nature of Iran's retaliatory responses.