Iran Crisis Set to Shape Global Politics for Years

Middle Eastern outlets focus on how the Iran war is straining economies across the region, from Iran’s own collapsing job market to Gulf states wrestling with volatile revenues and import costs. They report that the conflict is being used by some governments, such as Egypt’s, to justify harsh economic measures and subsidy cuts. Commentators in this block argue that while some oil exporters gain from higher prices, ordinary people across the Middle East face rising costs for fuel, food and medicines.

• •The Iran war has sharply increased the cost of medicines in Iran and neighboring countries, squeezing hospitals and patients.
• •Egyptian authorities are invoking the Iran war to defend tough austerity steps and price hikes.
• •Gulf economies like the UAE face a more disruptive shock than in past oil spikes because they import refined products and food that are now more expensive.
• •Regional governments are rethinking long‑term energy strategies, including diversification away from single export routes and suppliers.
• •Households across the Middle East are paying more for basic goods as transport and energy costs rise.