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Ukraine Strikes Iranian Cargo Ship: Risk of Global Conflict Merger, According to NZZ
According to Switzerland's Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ), Ukraine has launched an attack against an Iranian cargo ship on August 2, 2026, described as alarming. The Zurich-based newspaper raises concerns about a possible merger between the war in Ukraine and conflicts in the Gulf region. Russia supports Iran, and China's backing has become decisive for Iran's conduct of war. The NZZ identifies three escalation risk factors: Beijing's strategic calculations, Moscow's destructive resolve, and Washington's indecision.