How the Iran war is an economic world war - Axios

# Quick Brief: Iran Conflict Reshaping Global Economics The escalating Iran conflict is disrupting global energy markets, supply chains, and financial systems in ways that rival a conventional economic war. Oil prices are volatile as regional tensions threaten shipping routes and production capacity in one of the world's critical energy sources. The economic fallout extends beyond energy—sanctions, currency fluctuations, and trade disruption are rippling through markets worldwide. Financial institutions are reassessing exposure to Iran-connected assets and Middle Eastern operations as uncertainty deepens. The outcome will likely reshape how countries manage energy dependence, sanctions regimes, and economic ties to the region.