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War in the Middle East Taking a Hit to the Economy 

Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor The war between the United States, Israel and Iran has entered its fifth week, and Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This conflict has involved attacks on oil infrastructure in neighboring countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.  The Strait of Hormuz is where a vast majority that is produced in the Persian Gulf is … Continue reading War in the Middle East Taking a Hit to the Economy 

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The U.S.- Israel Attack on Iran 

Elaina Batista Asst. Social Media Editor On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes against multiple targets in Iran, marking the beginning of a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.  President Trump accused Iran of building nuclear weapons that could potentially threaten the U.S. and its allies. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was assassinated that same day during a predawn attack by … Continue reading The U.S.- Israel Attack on Iran 

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