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<title>The Boomerang Economy: How America&amp;apos;s War on Iranian Oil Is Taxing Americans</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the 2026 Iran war grinds through its seventh month, Washington&#039;s escalating sanctions campaign against Tehran is producing a costly side effect at home. This piece traces how the closure and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the reach of secondary sanctions under Operation Economic Outcast, and the resulting spike in oil and diesel prices are feeding directly into US inflation and straining the very dollar system the sanctions were designed to leverage. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:30:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ambassador, Emmett Imani</dc:creator>
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<title>The Threshold War: How Six Months of Stalemate Could Push Washington Toward the Unthinkable</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Six months of conflict, shrinking U.S. munitions, Iranian escalation, and the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz are increasing pressure on Washington. This analysis examines how a continuing stalemate could widen the range of military options under discussion, including the remote but consequential possibility of tactical nuclear use. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:02:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ambassador, Emmett Imani</dc:creator>
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