From India to Southeast Asia to South Korea, currencies are crumbling as governments race to secure fuel that is priced in American money.
Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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Asia Is Getting Crushed Between Oil Prices and the Dollar
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How Kharg Island May Change the Trajectory of the Iran War
The New York Times – Business:Kharg Island exports 90 percent of Iran’s crude oil. It has also become a potential U.S. target. Peter Eavis, our Business reporter, examines how the small island in the Persian Gulf has become a strategic target with significant risks.
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The Oil Price Shock Could Make Italian Ice More Expensive
The New York Times – Business:Higher energy prices caused by the war with Iran could affect more than just prices at the pump for American consumers.
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As Gas Prices Spike, California Is Hit Hardest
The New York Times – Business:A gallon has climbed to nearly $6 in the state, about $2 above the national average.
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What Happened After a U.S. Warship Hit an Iranian Mine in 1988
The New York Times – Business:President Trump has suggested providing escorts for stranded tankers. A mine strike on a U.S. frigate in the Persian Gulf shows the perils of doing so.
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Cheap Drones Remain Wild Card in Iran war
The New York Times – Business:Stopping Iran’s production of drones is critical to opening the Strait of Hormuz and halting its attacks on Gulf nations. But can it be done?
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Oil Prices Tumble 6% as Trump Shows Eagerness to Talk to Iran
The New York Times – Business:Investors reacted to signals of possible de-escalation of the war in the Middle East.
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Iran Says ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships Can Sail Through the Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – Business:Ships with no ties to Israel or the United States would be allowed to pass, the government said, but it was unclear if any vessels would try.
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War in Iran Is Disrupting Air Travel, Hitting Middle East Hardest
The New York Times – Business:Some airlines and travelers, especially in the Middle East and elsewhere in Asia, are bearing the brunt of the pain, while others are doing better.
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Investors Question Whether Quick Peace in Iran Is Possible
The New York Times – Business:Global markets are under pressure again amid doubts that the fighting in the Middle East can end anytime soon.
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Oil Prices Rise a Day After 10% Plunge
The New York Times – Business:President Trump had set off a drastic market reaction on Monday by backing away from a threat to strike Iranian energy infrastructure.