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Helium shortage leaves American industries scrambling

No helium means no new smartphones, MRI machines, or missiles. This irreplaceable resource is now in short supply as the war with Iran continues. Jon Wertheim reports, Sunday on 60 Minutes.

16 October 2026Live

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CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/helium-shortage-leaves-american-industries-scrambling/

No helium means no new smartphones, MRI machines, or missiles. This irreplaceable resource is now in short supply as the war with Iran continues. Jon Wertheim reports, Sunday on 60 Minutes.

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