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On February 28, the US and Israel launched new attacks on Iran targeting primarily the country's leadership, security forces, and missile program.

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Iran Conflict Brief: A ‘Tacit Bargain’ Protecting Gulf Energy

As the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran enters its third week, the complexities of the global energy landscape are deepening by the hour. Shut-ins of Middle Eastern upstream...

Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast with Richard Nephew • March 16, 2026

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Iran Conflict Brief: What It Will Take to Open Up the Strait of Hormuz

In energy markets, all eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz. As of March 11, 2026, this vital passage is effectively closed to tanker traffic, stranding almost a...

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Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast • March 10, 2026

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War on Iran: Can fuel rationing, remote work, short sleeves ease oil woes?

Rising oil prices amid the US-Israel war on Iran are pushing nations to readjust their energy policies.

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Multiple US–Iran conflict scenarios carry materially different risks for global oil infrastructure, transit routes, and prices.

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The Widening Middle East Conflict and Its Impact on Energy

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