Iran-US war in numbers: Five charts that lay bare the impact of Trump’s conflict (opens original article in a new tab)

The Iran-US conflict has caused global economic impacts including rising oil prices, food insecurity, and increased poverty, with the Strait of Hormuz closure being a key factor.

• Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz caused a dramatic drop in tankers passing through the area, from 60 per day to less than one.
• Global oil prices rose to $114 per barrel during the war, with prices remaining $19 higher than a year-low of $59 in early January.
• The war led to increased food insecurity, with the number of people suffering food insecurity forecast to rise to 363 million in 2026.