🌍 US-Iran Crisis Deepens: Court Ruling, Strikes & Global Tensions

2025 is marking a volatile shift in geopolitics. A US court **blocked Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs**, while escalating military actions have drawn the US, Iran, Israel, and international powers to the brink. This post breaks down how legal decisions and military strikes are reshaping the Middle East.

⚖️ Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that Trump exceeded his authority under Section 232 by imposing sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs on India, China, and others. The justification citing influence on a **India‑Pakistan ceasefire** was dismissed as “speculative” :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.

✈️ US & Israel Launch Airstrikes

On **June 22**, U.S. forces joined Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—using tactical munitions including bunker-busters. Trump called it a “spectacular success,” drawing immediate condemnation and dire warnings from Russia :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

🚀 Iran Strikes Back

In retaliation, Iran launched rockets and drones at Israel. Their parliament approved blocking the **Strait of Hormuz**, threatening global oil trade. President Khamenei vowed another wave of strikes :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.

🌐 Diplomatic Repercussions

The UN Security Council convened for emergency talks as China, Russia, and Pakistan demanded a ceasefire. US diplomats defended the actions as defense against nuclear threats :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.

🕊️ Global Reactions & Risks

• **Qatar** and **Iraq** urged restraint :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
• **China** denounced the strikes as breaching international law :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
• **Russia** warned this “opened Pandora’s box” toward nuclear conflict :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.

🔥 Why This Matters

These events could reshape global oil prices, redefine US executive power, and ignite a regional war. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could spike oil by 20%, destabilizing markets :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.

✅ Verified Sources

• Vanity Fair: US court blocks Trump tariffs theguardian.com

• AP News: Israel strikes Iran thetimes.co.uk+8apnews.com+8theguardian.com+8

• The Times: Iran threats Hormuz closure

• Reuters: UN Security Council alert

• Al Jazeera: Iran vows retaliation theguardian.com+3aljazeera.com+3aljazeera.com+3

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