Heathrow Traffic Surges as War Diverts Global Flights

Middle Eastern outlets focus on the Strait of Hormuz as the key pressure point where the Iran war threatens both regional stability and the world economy. They stress that Gulf energy exporters and nearby states face direct damage and repair costs, while also carrying the burden of keeping oil and gas flowing. They expect strong pressure on Western governments to keep sea lanes open and to help pay for reconstruction once fighting eases.

• •France’s finance minister has warned that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is essential for the global economy during the Iran war.
• •G7 countries are preparing measures to reduce the economic fallout from the Iran war, including from any disruption to energy flows.
• •Germany is already feeling the war’s economic effects through higher energy costs and trade disruptions despite staying out of combat.
• •The IMF has said the Iran war is wreaking havoc on the global economy and could spark a recession.
• •Regional countries face large physical damage and infrastructure repair needs as a result of the Iran war.