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1 month agoThe U.S. is temporarily waiving the Jones Act. Here's what to know
The Jones Act requires that goods hauled between U.S. ports be moved on U.S.-flagged vessels. Passed in 1920, this law aims to protect the American shipping sector - but it's also faced criticism over the years for slowing the delivery of goods, including critical aid during time of crisis.
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1 month agoHow badly has the Iran war hit the global economy? The tell-tale signs
Since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28, Tehran has launched a wave of ballistic missiles targeting Israel, US military bases, oil depots and other infrastructure across the Gulf region. Iranian attacks on several vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz have also dramatically reduced traffic in the narrow channel, through which about 20 percent of global oil and gas supplies transit.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months agoIran war: What is happening on day 13 of US-Israel attacks?
US and Israeli strikes on Iran have killed over 1,348 civilians, triggering Iranian retaliation including cyberattacks and threats to energy markets, with President Pezeshkian demanding recognition of rights, reparations, and international guarantees to end the conflict.
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fromFast Company
2 months agoIEA plans to release 400 million barrels of oil to curb the impact of war in Iran
The International Energy Agency released 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves, the largest volume in history, to address market disruptions from Iran-related conflicts and Strait of Hormuz shipping halts.
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fromBoston.com
2 months agoGas prices keep climbing, and Massachusetts may see some of the biggest hikes
Global oil supply disruptions from geopolitical conflict are driving sharp fuel price increases in Massachusetts, with New England particularly vulnerable due to lack of local refineries and pipeline infrastructure.
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fromwww.bloomberg.com
2 months agoIran picks new leader as escalating war deepens oil shock
Iran selected a new supreme leader and continued Middle East attacks on day nine of conflict, striking water infrastructure while Israel targeted Iranian fuel depots and power grid, with regional oil production declining amid Strait of Hormuz closure threats.
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fromFortune
2 months agoTrump says U.S. may target new parts of Iran in escalating war | Fortune
The US and Israel escalate military strikes against Iran, expanding target scope beyond previous considerations, while Iran maintains defiant missile attacks despite leadership changes and energy market disruptions.
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2 months agoAttack on Iran raises tensions in energy markets and signals sharp price increases
US and Israeli military intervention against Iran triggers Strait of Hormuz blockade concerns, threatening one-fifth of global oil and gas supply and causing immediate market volatility and price increases.
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fromFortune
2 months agoThe Iran conflict will be the 'straw that breaks the camel's back' of the U.S. economy if it goes on much longer, Nobel laureate Paul Krugman warns | Fortune
The Iran conflict threatens U.S. economic stability by disrupting global oil and gas supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially triggering broader economic downturn when combined with existing domestic economic fragility.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoThe Guardian view on the expanding Iran crisis: no clear aim and no end in sight | Editorial
US and Israeli military operations against Iran have escalated into regional conflict with widespread civilian casualties, retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, and no clear path to resolution despite continued military escalation.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months agoIndia, Europe feel fuel crunch as Gulf gas supplies disrupted amid war
QatarEnergy on Monday suspended LNG production following a drone attack, straining the global market. The measure followed Iranian drone attacks on a water tank at a power plant in Mesaieed Industrial City and an energy facility in Ras Laffan belonging to QatarEnergy, the world's largest LNG producer.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months agoOil prices surge and stocks fall amid fears over Iran war
Global crude oil prices surged 8% and stocks fell as the Iran conflict disrupts energy markets, with Brent crude in the high $70s and potential for $100+ prices if disruptions persist or infrastructure is destroyed.
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