CGTN Live: 33 days of conflict: Strikes hit Tehran and Isfahan as oil prices surge

The military campaign led by the US and Israel against Iran has reached its 33rd day with no signs of de-escalation. Overnight reports indicate that Isfahan suffered intense aerial strikes, while the capital, Tehran, faced significant power disruptions following a series of blasts.

At sea, a drone strike on a fully burdened Kuwaiti oil tanker near Dubai has raised immediate environmental concerns. This follows a fresh ultimatum from Donald Trump, who vowed to dismantle Iran’s energy infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is completely reopened to global trade.

Economic ripples are being felt globally; US crude oil surpassed the $100-per-barrel mark for the first time in nearly four years, pushing national gas averages to $3.99. The IMF has warned that the broadening conflict is a primary driver of rising global inflation and stagnating economic growth.

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