Helium hitch: Why US-Israel war on Iran could cause MRI scan delays
Shortage of helium will have ripple effects across medical and other industries.

Shortage of helium will have ripple effects across medical and other industries.







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Attacks stretch from Kuwait to the UAE as analysts warn conflict is entering a dangerous new phase.
Tehran has warned of zero restraint if energy facilities are attacked again, while Netanyahu points to ground operation.
Foreign ministers formulate a unified response to Iranian strikes, asserting their right to self-defence.
A critical fertiliser shortage threatens global food security amid Iran war.
Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia report new blasts, interceptions, with war edging to 3-week mark.
From energy exports to tourism, the economies of Gulf nations are at risk from a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
From the Valley of Stars to underground missiles, Qeshm Island is strategic ground zero for the US-Israel war on Iran.