Netanyahu has clearly stated that he will not attack Iran before the election, further confirming previous speculation that the military pressure on Iran was a choice made for Netanyahu's election. Of course, in the short term, this is actually good for the US-Iran situation. #Saudi Aramco headquarters attacked, crude oil supply under focus The US Department of Energy is considering postponing sanctions on the "shadow fleet" to ease international energy supply, while the International Energy Agency, after initially releasing 20 million barrels of oil, was questioned by the US, which said the release was insufficient and hopes to release 100 million barrels of crude oil. These two pieces of news clearly indicate that the US side still has concerns about international energy supply. Whether it was the previous agreement with Russia or the current demand for the IEA to accelerate crude oil release, the essence is still the worry about the impact of high oil prices. According to media reports, based on satellite images and radar, Iran's previous attacks on Saudi and other energy facilities were planned with the aim of destroying the alternative energy export route through the Strait of Hormuz. So far, this plan has obviously succeeded. After multiple data verifications, the so-called alternative transportation plan for the Strait of Hormuz seems unlikely. Considering the overall situation and oil price trends, the short-term situation is temporarily eased. Although Brent prices have fallen, they have not dropped out of the danger zone. It is worth noting that WTI US oil prices continue to rise, clearly indicating that energy supply in the US market is tighter compared to the international market. If this price trend continues, the pressure on Trump domestically will only increase. So next, if Trump faces more original
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