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Trump says Iran conflict 'effectively over' militarily; analysts see emissions impact
Former president declares military phase concluded while Austrian outlets assess climate and energy implications.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said the military phase of the conflict with Iran is "effectively over," according to a report by Austrian public broadcaster ORF. The statement, carried on ORF's website, did not specify a timeframe or provide details on any diplomatic follow-up.
Separately, the Vienna-based newspaper Der Standard reported that the conflict's disruption to oil supplies has contributed to a projected slowdown in fossil-fuel emissions for 2026. The outlet cited the oil-price shock and accelerated deployment of renewable energy as factors shaping the forecast. However, Der Standard noted that global carbon-dioxide output is still expected to reach a new record high this year, underscoring that the temporary dip does not alter the long-term trajectory.
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