# The Iran war has lasted far longer than expected — and so has a functioning oil market

https://mins.news/en/item/56100

- CNN, 2026-09-12 18:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/12/economy/iran-forever-war-oil?Date=20260912&Profile=CNN

> The war in Iran has continued much longer than many anticipated, while the oil market has also remained operational.

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