politics
March 21, 2026
Press review: US weighs Iran assault as Middle East war disrupts Kiev air defenses
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 20th
TL;DR
- US is reportedly considering an assault on Iran, with the British military involved in planning.
- The Middle East conflict has disrupted air defense supplies to Ukraine and caused soaring gas prices in Europe.
- Europe is considering re-engaging with Moscow for cheaper energy resources due to the crisis.
- The US Board of Peace initiative is facing significant problems and is considered meaningless amid the current conflict.
- Attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East, including Iranian gas fields and Qatari LNG plants, have led to global energy supply concerns and price hikes.
- Disruptions in commodity and fertilizer exports from the Middle East are expected to cause significant increases in global fertilizer prices, threatening food security.
- The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has impacted global fertilizer prices, with a significant portion of nitrogen fertilizer supplies passing through the waterway.
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