Fears of a global energy crisis rise as Iran keeps stranglehold on shipping and hits Dubai airport
- Posted on March 16, 2026
- By Star Tribune
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Fears of a global energy crisis rise as Iran keeps stranglehold on shipping and hits Dubai airport

Fears of a global energy crisis rose Monday as the war in the Middle East raged on, with more U.S.-Israeli strikes on the Iranian capital and Israel's bombardment of Lebanon. An Iranian drone strike temporarily shut Dubai's airport, a crucial global travel hub, underscoring the threats to the world economy.