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Iran war disrupts oil flows, raising climate risks

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Fighting involving Iran has severely disrupted global oil supply. The International Energy Agency calls it the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market [2]. A key pressure point is the Strait of Hormuz: with about a fifth of the world’s oil moving through the passage, markets have stayed jumpy about any sign the disruption could drag on [4][3]. Several analyses say this kind of conflict-driven volatility can complicate climate progress. It can lock in short-term reliance on fossil fuels even as it strengthens the strategic case for speeding up renewables and efficiency [1].

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International Energy Agency: The IEA described the situation as the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market.

Sources: Scientific American

Iranian authorities / IRGC: An IRGC spokesperson said Iran is prepared for a long war and threatened severe economic fallout by disrupting energy markets.

Sources: Futurism

Environmental experts: Specialists warned that attacks on oil infrastructure and maritime incidents can cause long-lasting environmental damage, harming human health and ecosystems.

Sources: DW

Energy-market analysts: Al Jazeera reported markets remain on edge, with the prospect of prolonged conflict keeping attention on shipping constraints at the Strait of Hormuz.

Sources: Al Jazeera

Climate and security commentators: Opinion and analysis pieces argue the war could slow near-term climate progress while also strengthening the case for renewables as a security strategy.

Sources: Google News (The Bulwark and others)

Additional Sources:

Sources: futurism.com, aljazeera.com, scientificamerican.com, google.com, dw.com

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