Will the Iran war lead to increased poverty for millions?

The ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran is driving up global fuel and food prices, endangering 32.5 million people worldwide by pushing them back into poverty. Economies in the Global South, heavily reliant on imports from the Gulf, face worsening conditions as jobs vanish and remittances decline. The United Nations has highlighted the increasing economic fragility in these regions, leading to a scramble for government support amid dwindling international aid.

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