Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

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The Iran war is escalating again. Explore Hormuz, U.S.-Iran strikes, regional fallout, oil market risks, and why collapsing diplomacy could push the Middle East toward devastating wider conflict. Watch now.

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