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The 2026 Iran War has triggered the worst energy crisis since the 1970s, reshaping global markets, commodity prices, and investment strategies. Our economics section tracks the financial fallout in real time. Last updated: at 05:00 UTC (Day 257 — Pentagon extends carrier deployments as sortie reductions hit 18% below baseline)

Brent Crude
~$92/bbl
Day 257 (Down 27% from late-Oct peak as war premium deflates)
Gold
~$4,120
per ounce (Day 257, down 2% from prior session)
VIX
~15.3
Near pre-conflict levels
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Why Economics Matters in Wartime

Wars are won and lost on economics as much as battlefields. The 2026 Iran War has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz (20% of global oil), triggered the worst energy crisis since the 1970s according to the IEA, and sent shockwaves through every major market. Understanding the economic dimension isn't optional — it's essential context for understanding the conflict itself.

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