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3/9/26: Oil Apocalypse, New Ayatollah Chosen, Jeff Sachs Dire Warning, Lindsey Graham Coached Bibi On Convincing Trump

March 9, 2026·1h 6m·5-min readconversationalnews
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A devastating military escalation in the Middle East has led to the destruction of key oil infrastructure in Tehran, triggering a global energy crisis with crude prices poised to hit $200 a barrel. The conflict, sparked by Israeli strikes and U.S. backing under President Trump, has spiral

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Trita Parsi

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