Helium is way more important than you might think. And the supply chain is in crisis.

Helium is way more important than you might think. And the supply chain is in crisis. — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/helium-is-way-more-important-than-you-might-think-and-the-supply-chain-is-in-crisisContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Helium Shortage Intensifies as Iran War Disrupts Global Supply Chainhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/helium-is-way-more-important-than-you-might-think-and-the-supply-chain-is-in-crisishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/helium-is-way-more-important-than-you-might-think-and-the-supply-chain-is-in-crisis#u150092Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:31:47 +0000The ongoing war with Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a severe global helium crisis, driving spot prices to triple and leaving American industry desperate for answers. Helium is critical for manufacturing semiconductors, supporting MRI systems, conducting research, and powering high-tech industries with no short-term substitutes. Qatar's Ras Laffan complex, which produces roughly one-third of the world supply, halted production after March 2026 Iranian strikes, leaving infrastructure damage that could take years to repair.Why it mattersThe United State