THE IMPACT OF THE IRAN CONFLICT ON GLOBAL ENERGY MARKETS - Join the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center and Middle East Programs for a virtual discussion on the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East on global energy markets.

US and Israeli strikes on Iran, and Tehran’s subsequent response, have heightened tensions across the region and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The effects on energy markets have been immediate: US fuel prices, European natural gas costs, and Asian tanker freight rates have all risen sharply since the initial strikes. Further escalation that threatens transit through the Strait could have significant implications for global energy prices, market stability, and energy security.

In this discussion, regional and energy experts assess the impact of the disruptions on global energy markets. The conversation will examine potential escalation scenarios, the resilience of global energy supply chains, and the broader implications for global energy security.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 03/10/2026