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Iran imposed competing [blockades](/news/2026/4/14/how-much-will-us-hormuz-blockade-hurt-iran-and-does-tehran-have-an-escape). Naval blockades are one of the oldest weapons in warfare, requiring no ground troops or invasion, just the ability to cut off what an enemy needs to survive. These blockades
economic disruption across the region, leading to fewer job opportunities. Across the global south [currencies are depreciating](https://www.cgdev.org/blog/will-iran-war-be-breaking-point-vulnerable-countries#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20the%20Egyptian%20pound,over%20around%20$1%20billion%20apiece.), inflation has spiked, and unemployment is rising. "There are so many things that are going
cause-and-effect to follow were not. Iran has survived the initial strikes and remains defiant, [closing the strait of Hormuz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/22/iranian-forces-ships-seized-strait-of-hormuz-us-peace-talks) in a move that has blocked off a fifth
caused by the Russian drone attack at Chornobyl. In Iran, multiple nuclear sites have been repeatedly bombed. The International Atomic Energy Agency has also confirmed that US-Israeli strikes hit within 75 metres
caused a global financial crisis. Fast forward to today. Several funds which lend money have declared losses or restricted investors' ability to take out their money. BlackRock, Blackstone, Apollo and Blue Owl have all faced
economic hit from the Iran war is unavoidable. Talks will focus on how to protect those most vulnerable to the ripple effect, according to Treasury sources, with borrowers who are braced for mortgage rate increases
Iran has caused severe disruption for airlines, featuring widespread cancellations, airspace closures and a looming [jet fuel crisis](/news/2026/4/16/jet-fuel-shortage-why-iran-war-could-ground-flights-in-europe). “35 percent of pharmaceuticals move by air, and about 90 percent of critical or life-saving
crisis. First, despite its energy stockpiles, there is the risk that it will start to feel the pain of shortages. Pump prices for drivers have already increased. That may not make much difference
Iran war threatens global food supply](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/20/nx-s1-5750812/how-the-iran-war-threatens-global-food-supply) Taylor has resorted to buying diesel fuel in small batches — "hand to mouth" as he calls it. He has storage capacity for more than
caused energy costs to spike around the world. In the US, the cost of gasoline has soared [above](https://gasprices.aaa.com/) $4.10 a gallon nationally, with Trump [admitting](https://thehill.com/business/5828159-trump-oil-gas-prices-midterms/) the costs could even
economics, this is merely a tautology.” Henry was the author of the 2010 review that recommended the then Rudd government introduce a 40% mining super profits tax. In his submission, he argued that the justification
Iran and rising energy costs raise concerns about the global economy. “Working people refuse to pay the price for Donald Trump’s war in the Middle East,” the European Trade Union Confederation, which represents
economically dependent on the production of fossil fuels.” Finance for developing countries to switch, and debt relief, will be significant aspects of the discussion. Fossil fuel demand will also be addressed. --- ## Will there
crisis in Darfur has worsened. On the ground, the conflict has created a clear division between eastern and western Sudan, with the Sudanese army controlling the northern, central and eastern states, as well
economic hit from the US-Israel war with Iran, Wizz Air's chief executive has said. József Váradi said European airlines can make price cuts in the "short term" because they have bought fuel
cause of the latest inflationary pulse: the Middle East conflict. Official figures released last week showed inflation jumped by almost a percentage point to 4.6% in the year to March and the highest
caused by the [US-Israel war on Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran). Inspired by the country’s [Cool Biz energy-saving initiative](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/jun/17/japan.justinmccurry), Tokyo officials hope the measure will cut dependence on air conditioning
crisis,” he tells Al Jazeera. During 20 years of war, 2,461 US soldiers were killed and at least 20,000 wounded. “I left both Iraq and Afghanistan with a profound respect for the human
caused by the Iran war. Sir Keir Starmer will chair another meeting of a Cabinet committee on Tuesday set up to deal with any shortfalls and a group of ministers is meeting twice a week
economic activity and rising employment.  A tanker anchored in the strait of Hormuz off the coast of Iran. Photograph