# Iran conflict
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Shattering the Mirage: A Downed Strike Eagle and the Mounting Cost of the Iran Conflict
The loss of a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle over Iran has punctured the White House narrative of a swift, low-cost military victory. As casualties mount and budget requests for the war surge to hundreds of billions, the incident highlights resilient Iranian defenses and a growing disconnect between administration rhetoric and the strategic reality on the ground.
Washington Readies Targeted Easing of Venezuela Oil Sanctions to Calm Global Market
The US plans to issue more individual licences to allow foreign firms to operate in Venezuela’s oil sector, aiming to raise crude production and cool a price surge linked to conflict around Iran. The move is targeted rather than a full sanctions lift, balancing the need for additional supply with continued political leverage over Caracas.
US Core Inflation Steady at 2.5% in February — Geopolitics Cloud the Outlook
US core CPI rose 2.5% year‑on‑year in February, in line with expectations, while monthly core inflation slowed to 0.2%. The numbers suggest gradual disinflation but leave the Federal Reserve with an ambiguous signal, especially amid geopolitical risks that could quickly alter the outlook.
When Safe Havens Fail: Why the Yen Slid as Nikkei Plunged and Oil Soared
A spike in Iran-related geopolitical risk pushed oil prices sharply higher and sent the Nikkei tumbling, but rather than strengthening, the yen weakened — exposing Japan’s acute reliance on imported energy, fragile fiscal space and constrained monetary options. Policymakers face a painful choice between defending the currency, supporting households against fuel pain, or preserving an already tentative recovery.