Iran: War in Middle East rattles global markets

伊朗:中东战事全球市场动荡不安

World Business Report

2026-03-03

9 分钟
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Airlines have grounded flights, one of the world’s busiest airports has shut, and oil prices are climbing after strikes in the Middle East. We hear from investors and analysts as they react in real-time to the US-Israel war with Iran. And we find out how the disruption is affecting air passengers and the wider travel industry. Plus - we learn how the insurance market is responding to fast-moving events as it assesses coverage and war risk premiums.
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