World’s Dangerous Reliance on Oil Transforms Fossil Fuels Into Weapons of War
War on Iran exposes “the frailty of a global order that is grounded in fossil fuels,” says journalist Antonia Juhasz.

Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel this week as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran threatens global energy supplies and the broader economy. Iranian officials say no oil will be allowed to leave the Middle East until the bombardment stops, raising fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway through which about 20% of the world’s oil and gas…
War on Iran exposes “the frailty of a global order that is grounded in fossil fuels,” says journalist Antonia Juhasz.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be “our most intense day of strikes,” after President Trump sent conflicting messages about the administration’s plans.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made clear that when it comes to the Iran war, he’s not done yet. Less clear is President Donald Trump’s willingness to let the conflict drag on much longer.