G7 agrees emergency oil release amid escalating Iran conflict

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The coordinated release is intended to stabilize energy markets after months of disruption linked to the Iran war and threats affecting regional supply routes. Reporting also indicates that the Pentagon is preparing to deploy a third aircraft-carrier strike group and additional Marines to the Middle East, while Washington announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s rail and automotive sectors. The broader escalation is increasing risks to energy security, regional stability and global economic growth.

Sources: Reuters, BBC, Associated Press, Anadolu Agency, Euronews