Economic effects of the war in Iran ripple around the globe

Economic effects of the war in Iran ripple around the globe

May 1, 2026 · 9 min

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The episode discusses the global economic impact of the war in Iran, featuring reports from various regions.

From fuel to food, fertilizer and flights, the fallout from the Iran war is reshaping the global economy. We hear from reporters in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America on the ways it’s affecting their regions and how they’re coping. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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