Let me get this strait: the Iran-war escalation risk

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  The Economist.

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  First up though.

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  Donald Trump needs a hand.

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  As America and Israel continue bombing hundreds of Iranian targets,

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  Iran is firing back at Israel and at Gulf states, targets military and civilian.

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  But the real focus isn't what's on land.

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  It's on the water of a narrow strait through which about 15% of the world's oil is shipped

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  or was until Iran's threats caused a de facto closure.

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  Mr. Trump wants badly to open it back up.

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