The global winners and losers of the war in Iran

As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

South Korea risks US rift over Iran’s Hormuz Strait squeeze

South Korea finds itself boxed in as Tehran moves to turn the Strait of Hormuz into a bargaining chip amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, leaving Seoul caught between its dependence on Middle East oil and its unwillingness to antagonise Washington. Economists note that South Korea relies on Washington’s security umbrella to deter threats from nuclear-armed North Korea and that its oil trade is settled in US dollars – two realities that sit awkwardly alongside Iran’s push for yuan-based energy...

By Park Chan-kyong

Qatar PM Al-Thani calls Iran attack a ‘dangerous escalation’

Al-Thani termed the targeting of the Ras Laffan facility an act of "aggressive and irresponsible policy."

Trump compares Iran strikes with Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

Asked by a Japanese reporter why the U.S. had attacked Iran without consulting with allies, the U.S. leader appeared to respond with what he thought would be a light-hearted joke.

Bahrain's king calls Amir, expresses condemnation of Iranian aggression against Ras Laffan Industrial City - Qatar Tribune

Bahrain's king calls Amir, expresses condemnation of Iranian aggression against Ras Laffan Industrial City  Qatar Tribune

Qatar’s PM and Turkey’s FM condemn Iran’s strike on Ras Laffan and urge immediate de-escalation

Qatar strongly condemned Iran’s recent attack on Ras Laffan Industrial City, warning of serious consequences for regional stability and global energy supplies.  Speaking at a joint press conference with Turkish… (The post Qatar’s PM and Turkey’s FM condemn Iran’s strike on Ras Laffan and urge immediate de-escalation is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Nassima Babassa