Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.
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"when oil goes up, the US 'makes a lot of money'."
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As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.
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