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Even before it materializes, this option has already shaken energy markets, and raised fears that a war in the Middle East could threaten global oil supplies.
The world is anxiously awaiting Israel’s response, after Iran fired nearly 200 missiles against its territory on Tuesday, October 1, in response to the military campaign led by the Jewish state against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Although some missiles penetrated Israeli defenses, damage was limited. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel had no choice but to retaliate. Among the possible targets, missile launchers, nuclear installations, or high-ranking personalities, like the advisers of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. But Israel could above all choose to target Iranian oil infrastructure. Even before it materializes, this retaliatory option has already shaken energy markets, and raised fears that a war in the Middle East could threaten global oil supplies.
Questioned on the subject by journalists at the White House, American President Joe Biden declared on Thursday October 3 that he was “under discussion” with Israel on the advisability of strikes against Tehran’s energy infrastructure. The len
