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Lockheed Martin reported revenue of $18bn in Q1 2026, similar to Q1 2025.

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Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have reduced traffic through the strait, which carries about 20% of global oil and gas supplies.

5 backing sources

The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has produced the largest disruption to the global oil market in history, according to the IEA.

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Open Questions

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What is the exact current Brent crude oil price and how has it evolved over the conflict?
How long will the war last and what is the most likely scenario for its duration?
What is the full extent of damage to oil and LNG production facilities in the Gulf region?
What is the status of the Strait of Hormuz: is it fully closed or partially operational?
What are the specific terms of the new 'commercial-like' contracts between Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon?
Brent crude oil price level during the conflictfactual

Brent crude oil price rose to $106 per barrel as of Monday (March 9, 2026).

According to www.aljazeera.com
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Brent crude surged past $120 per barrel due to the Strait of Hormuz closure.

According to en.wikipedia.org

Context: The discrepancy may reflect different dates or moments in the conflict, but it affects the perceived severity of the oil price shock.

Oil price after Iran's new supreme leader commentsfactual

Brent crude rose past $100 a barrel overnight and later rallied to $101 after comments from Iran's new supreme leader.

According to The Guardian - Business
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Brent crude surged past $120 per barrel due to the Strait of Hormuz closure.

According to en.wikipedia.org

Context: The Guardian reports a lower price ($101) while Wikipedia reports over $120, indicating either different timeframes or conflicting data.

Duration of the warfactual

President Trump said the war could last up to four or five weeks.

According to think.ing.com
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Al Jazeera's scenario analysis considers both short-lived and longer conflicts, implying uncertainty about duration.

According to www.aljazeera.com

Context: The war's duration is critical for economic forecasts; Trump's statement suggests a limited timeframe, while Al Jazeera's analysis leaves open the possibility of a longer conflict.

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