Iran War Disrupts Global Supply Chains
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 08:35 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News, Deutsche Welle
The ongoing Iran war has disrupted global supply chains, affecting various industries. The BBC reports that the US trade deal with the UK "can always be changed" while Deutsche Welle notes that Iran's conflict is squeezing India's pharma supply chain. Reuters reports higher energy and freight prices are contributing to supply disruptions.
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