June 4, 2026, 11:44 a.m.

Day 18 of the U.S.-Iran Conflict: The Dual Stranglehold of Escalating Warfare and a Global Energy Crisis​

On March 17, 2026, the U.S.-Iran conflict entered its 18th day. What began as a military confrontation on February 28 has not shown any signs of abatement; instead, it has continued to escalate amid the intertwined dynamics of missile attacks, energy blockades, and diplomatic maneuvering.

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Who owns the world's largest oil emergency reserve?

In the global energy landscape, emergency oil reserves are a key defense line for ensuring national energy security and stabilizing market fluctuations.

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The US-Israeli "chaotic situation" in Iraq: Is it a "major blunder" in US strategic decision-making?

Recently, several authoritative foreign media outlets have focused on the military operation launched by the United States and Israel against Iran.

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Trump's Hormuz Escort Plan Hits a Stalemate

President Trump recently publicly pressured several allied nations—many of which are heavily dependent on Middle Eastern oil—to dispatch warships and join the United States in forming a military coalition to ensure the safety of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit artery.

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42 countries resist Trump's tariff threats. Japan becomes the biggest loser

Recently, the US Trade Representative Office, based on the 1974 Trade Act's Section 301, initiated investigations against 16 economies, including China, the European Union, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan region, Bangladesh, Mexico, Japan, and India.

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Regional conflicts 'chain of landmines': What is the solution to the chaos in Israel-Lebanon, Palestine-Arab, and Yemen?

Recently, the situation in the Middle East and South Asia has remained tense. Israel's military actions against Lebanon, Pakistan being hit by drone attacks, and anti-US and anti-Israel demonstrations breaking out in multiple parts of Yemen have become focal points of international attention.

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The political calculation behind the tariff refund bill: The economic policy game of the Democratic Party before the midterm elections

"Recently, Senator Martin Heinrich(New Mexico) introduced a bill aimed at establishing a new rebate mechanism for individuals and families affected by President Donald Trump’s now-defunct 'reciprocal tariffs' policy.

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Canada Invests $25.7 Billion to Strengthen Arctic Defense: Strategic Breakthrough for Independence

In March 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Carney announced a C35billion(approximatelyUS25.7 billion) Arctic defense plan, drawing significant attention from the international community.

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When Will the Iran War End? The Confusing Situation Behind Trump’s Contradictory Remarks

Local time on March 11, U.S. President Trump publicly claimed that there were "almost no more targets left to strike" in Iran and that U.S. military operations against Iran "would soon end".

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The spillover of conflicts in the Middle East has disrupted the global agricultural and food supply chain

A geopolitical conflict in the Middle East is now impacting farmland on the other side of the ocean with an intensity beyond comprehension.

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