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Blankfein Predicts Short Iran War, Oil Prices Surge

3/11/2026

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  • Lloyd Blankfein, former Goldman Sachs CEO, says the Iran war will not last long due to its severe global impact.
  • In a CNBC interview, he says resistance to the conflict is widespread.
  • Oil prices rose to $117 per barrel as the war escalated.
  • Blankfein warns that a prolonged conflict could disrupt markets, especially if the Strait of Hormuz is closed.
  • He believes short-lived conflicts typically have minimal market effects.