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Caught Between Two Conflicts, Afghans Flee Iran

The war in Iran is choking off Afghanistan’s main economic lifeline and has forced at least 70,000 Afghan workers and students there back home to a nation embroiled in another conflict.

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March 23, 2026 | 4:42 AM UTCUpdated 2h ago

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The April oil crisis most don't know is coming. It's been 20 days since the Strait of Hormuz was shut down, and 30 to 40 days for oil tankers to reach the US from there. Once those that are en route make it here, there's nothing behind them [Amusing]

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Caught Between Two Conflicts, Afghans Flee Iran

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The April oil crisis most don't know is coming. It's been 20 days since the Strait of Hormuz was shut down, and 30 to 40 days for oil tankers to reach the US from there. Once those that are en route make it here, there's nothing behind them [Amusing]

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