Trump and Netanyahu’s Iran quagmire is wrecking the global economy

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Alex LoMarch 13, 2026 at 10:30 PM

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The article reports on the economic consequences of recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran. It states that the conflict has created a major oil supply shock, potentially exceeding the crises of the 1970s, due to reduced output from Gulf producers. Experts warn of potential oil price spikes, possibly reaching $150 a barrel, and "catastrophic" economic consequences. The strikes are criticized for potentially backfiring strategically, possibly leading to an Iranian blockade of the Hormuz Strait. The article highlights the failures at political, diplomatic, and strategic levels for both Israel and the US. The conflict is disrupting the global energy market and creating economic instability.

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Cornell University 30% Qatar 40% Nicholas Mulder 40% Amin Nasser 40% Hormuz Strait 50% Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi 50% Saudi Aramco 50% Donald Trump 70% Benjamin Netanyahu 70% Israel ×280% United States ×390% Iran ×590%

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iran war 100% global economy 90% oil prices 80% energy market 70% us-israeli strikes 60% oil supply shock 60% hormuz strait 50% geopolitics 40%

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Very Negative

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South China Morning Post

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Center-Right (0.50)

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