Iran war tightens energy supplies, disrupts Qatar exports (opens in new tab)

The Iran war is disrupting energy flows and trade routes, with Iranian attacks and a halt in seaborne transit paralyzing Qatar’s gas exports and stalling economic pivots meant to support growth in one of the world’s wealthiest countries. Negotiations between the United States and Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz have stalled as oil supplies tighten, while Brent crude has risen about 50% since the start of the war. Reports cited strains in manufacturing, fertilizer and emergency energy...