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Mass Displacement in Lebanon After Intensified Israeli Evacuation Warnings

                                                     Displaced people walk outside a school-turned-shelter, in Beirut Tens of thousands of Lebanese civilians have been forced into shelters after what officials described as “unprecedented” evacuation warnings issued by the Israeli military. Local authorities estimate that around 100,000 people have fled their homes in southern Lebanon within a short period, seeking safety in schools, public buildings, and makeshift community centers. The warnings follow a sharp escalation in cross‑border hostilities, with Israeli forces expanding the areas they instructed residents to evacuate. Lebanese municipalities and humanitarian groups say the pace and scale of displacement have overwhelmed available shelter capacity, leaving many families without adequate access to food, medical care, or basi...
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Oil Prices Plummet as Iran Targets U.S. Military Bases, Spares Energy Infrastructure

Oil markets experienced a sharp downturn on Monday after Iran launched missile strikes on U.S. military bases in Qatar in retaliation for recent American attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. Despite initial fears of a broader conflict, the strikes notably avoided energy infrastructure, easing concerns of immediate supply disruptions.

West Texas Intermediate crude fell over 7%, dipping below $70 per barrel, while Brent crude dropped nearly 4% to around $72. Analysts attributed the plunge to the perception that Iran’s response was calibrated to avoid escalating tensions further, particularly by not targeting oil production or export routes like the Strait of Hormuz.

The restraint shown by Iran, coupled with no reported casualties or damage to U.S. assets, led markets to believe that a wider conflict—and the resulting energy shock—might be averted for now. However, geopolitical risk remains elevated, with energy analysts warning that any future escalation involving key oil infrastructure could send prices soaring into triple digits.

As the situation develops, traders and policymakers alike are watching closely for signs of further retaliation or diplomatic de-escalation.

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