More than 40 energy sites in the Middle East have been damaged since the United States and Israel launched a war with Iran, the head of IEA said.

Fatih Birol says effect on energy markets of Iran bombings and closure of Hormuz strait not initially understood by world leaders

The IEA’s Fatih Birol warned that damage to energy infrastructure across the Middle East would take some time to repair.

More than 40 energy sites in the Middle East have been damaged since the United States and Israel launched a war with Iran, the head of IEA said.