IEA warns US-Iran tensions could disrupt oil supply recovery

The International Energy Agency has warned that renewed fighting between the United States and Iran could exacerbate the global energy crisis. While recent diplomatic efforts provided a brief lull in hostilities, the conflict has already disrupted oil production in the Middle East, leading to a decline in world oil demand. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has significantly impacted crude oil flows, and concerns are rising that escalating tensions could further destabilize energy markets worldwide.

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