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US-Iran War Disrupts Global Supply Chains and Defense Priorities
The ongoing US-Iran conflict is causing cascading global impacts: energy prices surging, arms sales to Taiwan paused, fuel shortages affecting Southeast Asian fisheries, and manufacturing job cuts across ASEAN. The war is forcing prioritization of Middle East operations over other commitments, with diplomatic efforts ongoing through Pakistan and UAE mediation.
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- Pacific leaders warned of 'prolonged' fuel crisis as new plan endorsed
- South-east Asia’s fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs
- ASEAN manufacturers shed jobs as Iran war impact deepens
- Garbage bags sell out in parts of Japan as naphtha shortage spurs stockpiling
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- UAE official says there is '50-50' chance of US-Iran agreement on Strait of Hormuz
- France may consider windfall tax on sectors buoyed by Iran crisis, finance minister says
- UAE’s Gargash says Iranian control of Strait of Hormuz would set serious precedent
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