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Middle East Conflict Index

Tracking Gulf contagion, energy shock risks, and defense sector rotation.

Overall Regional Threat Level
67

System Status: ELEVATED CONTAGION

Last updated: 01 Mar 2026 17:34

Energy Shock
74
Brent Crude diverging 5.0% from 30 day average.
Defense Premium
57
Normal sector variance.
Gulf Contagion
68
Algorithmic scan of regional retaliation targets.
Primary Escalation Driver

"What is happening in Iran? What we know about US-Israel attack and Tehran response - BBC"