Iran war: Why US allies are suffering more than its enemies

Iran war: Why US allies are suffering more than its enemies Submitted by Marco Carnelos on Fri, 04/03/2026 - 17:03 Europe and Asia are bearing the brunt of the ongoing conflict, as global oil and gas supplies are plunged into turmoil An out-of-order note is displayed on a petrol pump at a gas station in Lutterbach, eastern France, on 1 April 2026 (Sebastien Bozon/AFP) Off In war, economic consequences often follow a logic distinct from military objectives. The unprovoked and illegal US - Israeli attack on Iran that began on 28 February is a striking case study. Among the several objectives raised by the two aggressors - goals, incidentally, that have constantly shifted - the desire to weaken Tehran has appeared among the more pressing.