Headline: The Lever, 4/20/2026
A crucial resource is being choked off from the world amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran — and it’s not oil.
It’s helium. The rare, nonrenewable gas is a key ingredient for more than just party balloons. It’s needed for lifesaving medical procedures, groundbreaking research, and the current tech boom underpinning much of the U.S. economy. The gas was also vital in the recent Artemis II mission that sent four astronauts around the moon and back.
But the war in Iran has cut off a significant portion of global helium resources, leading to a 50 percent price increase and warnings of a debilitating supply shortage. [emphasis added]
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