US strikes Iran targets for second time in three days

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🗞️ Driving the news: The US military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, targeting a military site in Bandar Abbas and shooting down four Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz
• This follows strikes three days earlier against missile sites and mine-laying boats
• The US framed the actions as “self-defense” to protect troops, while Iran condemned them as a ceasefire violation
• Sanctions were also imposed on the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, which collects fees from shipping traffic through the strait

🔭 The context: The attacks occur amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing negotiations to end the conflict that began on 28 February, involving the US, Israel, and Iranian-backed forces
• The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global oil and gas trade, with one-fifth of global LNG and oil passing through it
• President Trump signaled readiness to resume strikes if a deal is not reached, while Iran continues to insist on its control over navigation fees

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy markets
• Repeated military strikes increase the risk of supply interruptions, driving up fossil fuel prices, incentivizing more carbon-intensive alternatives, and exacerbating emissions-related climate risks
• Escalation in the region could also hinder renewable energy transitions in energy-importing countries by creating market volatility

⏭️ What’s next: Negotiations remain stalled, with both sides disputing draft terms and progress. Analysts warn that further US strikes or Iranian retaliatory actions could destabilize the region and prolong global energy insecurity

💬 One quote: “They just want to make a deal - I don't think they have a choice… So far, they haven't gotten there and we're not satisfied, but we will. Either that or we'll have to just finish the job.” — President Donald Trump

📈 One stat: The Strait of Hormuz handles about one-fifth of the world’s liquefied natural gas and oil, making it a strategic chokepoint for global energy trade

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