military
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According to media reports, Iran held live military exercises on Monday in the Strait of Hormuz—a critical oil transit chokepoint—heightening concerns about potential disruptions to regional flows if a diplomatic solution isn’t reached.
Energy Information Administration estimates that there are enough engines in retired military aircraft to convert to as much as 40 GW of power generating capacity, though this figure is very theoretical.
"Thus far, its economic and military responses have been relatively limited compared to the past, but there is ample room for further escalation," they noted in a recent analysis.
From BBC
The second round of talks in Switzerland follows repeated military threats against Iran over the country's deadly crackdown on anti-government protests and the ongoing dispute over its nuclear programme.
From BBC
A harsh crackdown on the demonstrations and the threat of U.S. military intervention have dragged the country’s currency lower, crippling daily life for millions.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
