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China Urges US-Iran De-escalation, Pledges to Defend Tehran's Interests
Al Jazeera AR·CN · IR · US·3 days ago
Analysts suggest sustained conflict between Iran and the US may push oil prices to a new equilibrium around $100 per barrel, potentially triggering global economic strain. The claim is based on expert commentary rather than market data, and the trajectory depends on conflict escalation and supply responses.