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Are global oil reserves sufficient to withstand renewed US-Iran war?

Global Oil Reserves Depleted by US-Iran Conflict, Raising Fears of Shortages in Renewed Fighting

Usable strategic stocks stand at roughly 400 million barrels after months of war-driven drawdowns, analysts say, leaving the world vulnerable to further disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

Admin · Oct 24, 2026 · 4 min read

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Middle East and Central Asia’s Economy to Shrink in 2026 Amid War, IMF Says

The International Monetary Fund forecasts a 0.3 percent contraction in the Middle East and Central Asia region's GDP for 2026, citing the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran and prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Admin · Oct 13, 2026 · 3 min read