Severe consequences for medical facilities loom due to Trump's war: expert

University of Missouri virologist Marc Johnson revealed Monday that his institution's helium supply will be cut in half due to the Iran war, with potentially severe consequences for medical facilities nationwide.

Qatar, which supplies one-third of the world's liquified helium, was forced to halt production after Iran struck the country housing Al Udeid Air Base, the U.S. military's largest Middle East installation.

Helium is essential for MRI scanners and other medical applications, including surgery and research.