U.S.-Israel campaign degrades Iran, but global energy and regional stability hang in balance
The U.S.-led coalition’s military campaign has severely degraded Iran’s conventional forces, but Tehran is escalating asymmetric attacks on global shipping and energy infrastructure.
Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, vows to continue blockading the Strait of Hormuz and attacking U.S. regional bases, signaling a protracted conflict.
Global oil prices have surged past $100/barrel due to attacks on tankers and infrastructure, causing the largest supply disruption in oil market history.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts the campaign has permanently weakened Iran, even if the regime survives, and pledges continued strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Despite President Trump declaring victory, security analysts warn the enduring threat lies in Iran’s low-cost, high-disruption tactics like drones and naval mines.
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