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From Cars to Cans: How the Iran War Is Affecting World’s Aluminum Supply
17.04.2026
Aluminum is a ubiquitous metal that’s favored by manufacturers for its abundance and low cost. But the industry is built on a complex and sometimes fragile supply chain.
The Iran war is exposing some of those vulnerabilities. The closure of Strait of Hormuz and direct attacks on smelters have caused major production losses in a region that’s a crucial supplier to manufacturers the world over.
The resulting supply shock threatens to be one of the biggest in the market’s history. Its effects are already rippling across the global economy as aluminum — a lightweight, malleable metal — is...
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