An Iranian man looks as smoke still rises from Shahran Oil Refinery following last night airstrike in Tehran, Iran, 08 March 2026. A joint Israeli and US military operation continues to target multiple locations across Iran since the early hours of 28 February 2026.
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Oil price passes $100 a barrel for first time since 2022 as Starmer warns of Iran war's economic impact

As G7 finance ministers prepare for an emergency meeting, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the longer the war goes on, the more likely an economic impact becomes.
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