Iran's Infrastructure Attacks Disrupt Gulf Economies and Threaten Livelihoods
Iran has launched a series of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in the Gulf region, including desalination plants, airports, and energy facilities. These actions have severely disrupted food supplies and driven up prices, affecting millions of people across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The attacks have highlighted the vulnerabilities of the Gulf states, which rely heavily on imported food and water. The humanitarian and economic impact is significant, with migrant workers, who form the backbone of the Gulf economies, being particularly affected. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded growth projections for the region, citing the economic fallout from the conflict.