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Global oil market impact

Iran is a significant oil producer, so tough sanctions can reduce the global oil supply. This scarcity drives up prices worldwide, affecting economies and consumers far beyond the US and Iran. Other oil-producing nations might try to fill the gap, but it's a complex balancing act.

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