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13 Mar 2026, 02:44 UTC · 20w ago

U.S. launches rescue efforts after military refueling plane crashes over Iraq

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Iran's new supreme leader declared the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed as a tool to pressure the enemy and warned all U.S. military bases in the Middle East will be attacked. — A sustained closure of the Strait of Hormuz would severely disrupt global energy supply, and direct threats against U.S. bases drastically escalate regional war risks.
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Iran warned that oil prices could climb to $200 a barrel, accusing the U.S. of destabilizing regional security. — An explicit $200 oil price forecast from a state military command directly signals potential extreme supply shocks, which would severely impact global inflation and risk assets.
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Iran-backed Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for downing a U.S. military refueling plane, despite U.S. Central Command stating the crash was not due to hostile or friendly fire. — The militia's claim and the contradicting U.S. denial create significant geopolitical uncertainty regarding escalation proxies and the true security threat to U.S. military operations.
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