How the War in Iran Is Disrupting the World’s Oil

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Peter Eavis, Sutton Raphael, Leila Medina, Stephanie Swart, Blacki Migliozzi, Christiaan Triebert, Keith Collins, Jacqueline Gu and Rebecca F. ElliottMarch 7, 2026 at 12:45 AM

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In a video report published March 6, 2026, *The New York Times* examines the global impact of a war in Iran on the world's oil supply. Business reporter Peter Eavis analyzes ship activity in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway south of Iran. The report compares shipping traffic before and after attacks on Iran initiated by the United States and Israel. The analysis aims to demonstrate how the conflict is disrupting oil transport through this strategic chokepoint. The video highlights the potential economic consequences of the war on global oil markets.

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