As the Iran war continues, so do the economic ripple effects

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published March 26, 2026 at 11:54 AM EDT

Here & Now’s Robin Young talks with Ali Velshi, MS NOW host and chief data reporter, about the Iran war and the continuing effects it is having on the U.S. and global economy.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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