Asia stocks slide as US and Iran threaten to escalate war
The International Energy Agency chief said the war could lead to the world's worst energy crisis in decades.
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Notable Quotes
"If Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"This crisis as things stand is now two oil crises and one gas crash put all together."
— Fatih Birol , Executive
"energy and desalination infrastructure in the region would be 'irreversibly destroyed' if his country's power plants were attacked."
— Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Fatih Birol is the director of the International Energy Agency.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
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The International Energy Agency chief said the war could lead to the world's worst energy crisis in decades.
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