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Iran conflict disrupts Persian Gulf shipping, oil prices, and global transport

Mar 14, 2026- Mar 19, 2026357 sources

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Mar 14, 2026Iran conflict disrupts Persian Gulf shipping, oil prices, and global transport357 sources

Summary

Iranian strikes have disrupted shipping and flight operations in the UAE, spiking global oil prices above $100. The conflict has created a regional shipping crisis, with India securing permission for its vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, airlines like Germany's Lufthansa are adjusting their long-haul flight networks in response to the regional instability.