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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87582, member: 27"]
A joint US-Israeli bombing campaign inside Iran just triggered a continent-wide alarm from the African Union over energy prices, food security, and economic fallout.

AU sounds the alarm
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[*]AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf voiced deep concern over the strikes.
[*]The military operation kicked off on 28 February 2026.
[*]Tehran, Isfahan, and other cities were rocked by explosions.
[*]Youssouf stressed that sustainable peace only comes through diplomacy.
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What got targeted
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[*]American and Israeli jets hit military installations and missile sites.
[*]Suspected nuclear facilities were also on the strike list.
[*]President Donald Trump called them major combat operations.
[*]The stated goal was to dismantle Iran's nuclear program.
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Africa-specific fears
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[*]Youssouf warned of serious fallout for energy markets and food security.
[*]Economic resilience across the continent could take a direct hit.
[*]Oil prices might surge past $120 per barrel globally.
[*]African nations already dealing with conflict and fiscal pressure are most exposed.
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Diplomatic push
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[*]The AU chief demanded immediate restraint and urgent de-escalation.
[*]Mediation efforts by the Sultanate of Oman got a specific shout-out.
[*]Youssouf urged all parties to act within international law.
[*]The statement firmly rejected force as a path to lasting peace.
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