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Iran's Gulf Attacks Disrupt Global Energy Amid Escalating Conflict

3/26/2026

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US-Israeli attacks have triggered global economic shocks.
Iran continues its assaults on Gulf states and Israel despite heavy bombing.
The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, disrupting vital energy supplies.
The article questions Iran's strategy and options moving forward.
Experts Foad Izadi of the University of Tehran and Mehran Kamrava of Georgetown University discuss potential policy responses and the conflict's regional impact.

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Story summary

US-Israeli attacks have triggered global economic shocks.
Iran continues its assaults on Gulf states and Israel despite heavy bombing.
The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, disrupting vital energy supplies.
The article questions Iran's strategy and options moving forward.
Experts Foad Izadi of the University of Tehran and Mehran Kamrava of Georgetown University discuss potential policy responses and the conflict's regional impact.