Middle East conflict drives oil prices up and strains Western support

The prolonged Middle East conflict drives significant oil price increases, testing Western countries' ability to maintain military and financial support.

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The phrase 'whatever it takes' reflects initial rhetoric, but economic and energy realities impose difficult trade-offs for governments.

This situation exacerbates regional geopolitical tensions and questions the sustainability of international commitments in a prolonged war economy.

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