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The Iran War Permanently Altered the Global Economy

The Iran War Permanently Altered the Global Economy
NYT Business Tuesday 16 June 2026, 09:01 UTC By Patricia Cohen 1 min read
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Fishermen repairing a boat in the port of Tyre in southern Lebanon. The war with Iran has shaken trust in the Middle East’s peace, stability and prosperity.

Fishermen repairing a boat in the port of Tyre in southern Lebanon. The war with Iran has shaken trust in the Middle East’s peace, stability and prosperity. [Image text:] Jgo1207ytil
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