Televised strikes mark a dangerous shift from proxy shadow-boxing to overt state-level conflict. But beneath the kinetic fireworks, diplomats authorize temporary sanctions waivers for ~130M barrels of Iranian oil while coordinating massive strategic reserve releases. This defining contradiction of March 2026: military pressure rises even as economic pressure sees tactical relief. Analysis: https://post.kapualabs.com/35cj9che #IranConflict #Geopolitics #EnergyMarkets