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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 04:00 UTC (Day 76 — blockade day 30, P5+1 ministers schedule ratification vote as framework gains momentum)

Brent Crude
~$80-82
Day 76 (P5+1 ratification vote scheduled, blockade day 30)
Gold
$4,750
per ounce (holding elevated)
TSX Composite
~34,000
near ATH, energy-weighted index benefits
US Gas Price
$4.00
per gallon avg (Day 76, trending down)

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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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