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Iran war hits chip supply

Concerns are now mounting globally that the semiconductor supply chain could face a helium shortage as a result of the ongoing regional war.

Aerial view of Helium and liquid nitrogen Tank. —  Getty Images

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This week we explore how the Iran war could spread far beyond the Gulf’s tech infrastructure by raising the risk of a global semiconductor supply shock tied to one overlooked material: helium.

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