Iran conflict: Five top issues for Australian companies

The conflict in Iran and the broader Middle East presents a range of implications for Australia. It is unclear how long the conflict will continue, so it is important for Australian businesses to consider a wide range of scenarios as they assess the possible impacts.

On 28 February 2026, the US-Israeli campaign against Iran has triggered a high-risk conflict environment across the Gulf. The situation is still very fluid. Australian industries are impacted in different ways, and here is a summary of some of the key issues identified by our Geopolitics team. Energy prices are volatile, but the shock is unlikely to be long-term Analysts are predicting elevated oil prices, but no catastrophic sustained increases. That matters for fuel, logistics, constru...

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Authors: Jon Berry

Published Date: 13 March 2026