ECB Warns Iran War Threatens Inflation

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, August 27, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA via REUTERS

The European Central Bank must prepare for prolonged Middle East conflict keeping inflation elevated in the Eurozone, policymaker Olli Rehn said Tuesday morning. The warning comes as energy prices surge following military actions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Central bankers are recalibrating monetary policy paths as shipping disruptions threaten broader price stability.

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