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title: "How Iran can turn uncertainty into economic pressure"
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description: "Modern conflict does not always begin with missiles or troop movements. In the Persian Gulf, the fear of disruption can move oil prices, raise shipping costs, pressure governments, and turn uncertainty itself into a strategic weapon."
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# How Iran can turn uncertainty into economic pressure

Modern conflict does not always begin with missiles or troop movements. In the Persian Gulf, the fear of disruption can move oil prices, raise shipping costs, pressure governments, and turn uncertainty itself into a strategic weapon.

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