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International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia. 23 March 2026

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Video. IEA: Global economy faces ‘major, major threat’ because of Iran war

Updated: 23/03/2026 - 12:57 GMT+1

War in the Middle East has 'severely' damaged more than 40 energy assets across nine countries, said the head of the International Energy Agency, as he warned of deepening risks to the global economy.

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