The Iran War's Devastating Butterfly Effect

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June 10, 2026

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The war in Iran has had some visible consequences, like skyrocketing energy costs and higher gas prices, but the effects of this war are often far less obvious and much more serious for the world’s most vulnerable people.

Today, Peter S. Goodman tells us what he learned on a recent trip to Somalia, and why the system of global aid is no longer in a position to help.

GuestPeter S. Goodman () covers the global economy for The New York Times.

Background readingCatastrophe is emerging in the world’s most vulnerable places () as the war in Iran causes soaring costs for food, fuel and fertilizer.

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