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Iran hits Gulf energy sites, escalating war, as U.S. mulls sanctions rollback

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Oil and gas prices surged as Iran intensified strikes on Persian Gulf facilities, prompting global calls for de-escalation. Brent crude surpassed $115 per barrel. Qatar and Kuwait reported damage to energy infrastructure. The U.S. is seeking $200 billion to replenish defense stockpiles, and Israel’s strikes on Iranian facilities have complicated U.S. objectives. President Donald Trump distanced the U.S. from Israeli actions.

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