Sustained Iran-US Conflict Shifts from Tactical to Strategic Economic Warfare
Day 16 of escalating strikes with 1,044+ Iranian casualties represents a qualitative shift from limited exchanges to sustained conflict. Iran's Supreme Leader signals prolonged defiance despite economic fragility, while US projects 4-5 week timeline, creating fundamental market repricing of conflict duration and energy security.
Extended timeline expectations are driving structural market adjustments and forcing global energy supply chain recalibrations beyond typical geopolitical risk premiums.
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