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Globalisation is under threat from Iran war – and Britain is uniquely vulnerable
ByJames Meadway March 5, 2026

Economic ripples from US-Israel attacks will soon become waves, engulfing everything from energy prices to foodIn retaliation for the US-Israeli missile attacks, Iran has launched what amounts to all-out economic warfare. Should the conflict continue e…

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Will war in the Middle East trigger a global economic crisis? – The Latest
By March 4, 2026

Global oil and gas prices have spiked as the conflict in the Middle East halts energy exports from the region. The strait of Hormuz has been in effect closed since the war began, causing fears of a global economic crisis. About a fifth of the world’s o…

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Could the Iran war spark a global economic crisis? – The Latest
By March 4, 2026

Global oil and gas prices have skyrocketed as war halts energy exports from the Middle East. The strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage of water that facilitates the shipping of about a fifth of the world’s oil, has been in effect closed since the regional…

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From petrol to groceries: how Middle East crisis is driving up prices
ByRory Carroll March 4, 2026

Global supply chains are disrupted and prices are rising across sectors amid warnings worse is to come if conflict persistsMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesWhat we know on day five of the Iran warThe conflict in the Middle East has disrupted glo…

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Middle East conflict offers economic lifeline to Russia’s flagging war machine
ByPjotr Sauer March 4, 2026

With much of the world’s oil supplies out of action, Russia could step in to meet demand in China and IndiaA prolonged energy crisis triggered by the widening war in the Middle East could offer an economic lifeline to Russia’s war machine at a moment w…

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Iran has largely halted oil and gas exports through strait of Hormuz
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor March 3, 2026

At least four tankers have been struck by drones and maritime traffic has dropped by 80%, reports sayIran has effectively closed the strait of Hormuz to oil and gas exports for the past four days with a mixture of drone strikes and fear that has halted…

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UK borrowing costs jump again on fears Iran conflict will curb growth
ByPhillip Inman March 3, 2026

Investors suspect rising oil and gas costs will stoke inflation and delay cuts in interest ratesUK borrowing costs jumped for a second day on Tuesday as the potentially damaging effects of the Iran conflict spooked investors concerned that growth will …

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China calls for vessels in strait of Hormuz to be protected amid soaring shipping costs
ByJoanna Partridge March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Beijing’s foreign ministry urges ‘all parties’ to avoid escalation as number of crossings drops 60% in one dayHow escalating Iran conflict is driving up oil and gas prices – a visual guideBusiness live – latest updatesThe Chinese government has called …

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Iran continues to hit back at US-Israeli strikes as Trump says it is too late to talk
ByWilliam Christou in Beirut March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Iranian drones hit US embassy in Riyadh as Israel bombs Tehran and sends troops into southern LebanonUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesIran continued its bombardment the Gulf and Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for further Israeli-US airstrikes, as …

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How escalating Iran conflict is driving up oil and gas prices – a visual guide
ByRob Davies, with graphics by Lucy Swan, Harvey Symons, Heidi Wilson and Seán Clarke March 2, 2026

A near-halt to shipping in strait of Hormuz and attacks on Middle East refineries are threatening supplies and stoking inflationNils Pratley: A gas shock – not an oil shock – looks more threateningUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesIran has responded …

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