US EditionIran-Israel War Escalation to Impact Indias Trade with West Asia, Say Experts
- On June 22, 2025, the US conducted strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, escalating the Iran-Israel conflict in West Asia.
- The escalation follows Israel's earlier Operation Rising Lion and Iran's Operation True Promise 3, with Tehran condemning the strikes as unlawful and vowing accountability.
- This conflict threatens India's trade, as key maritime corridors like the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea face disruption, causing rerouting of consignments and rising shipping risks.
- Mumbai exporter Sharad Kumar Saraf cautioned that disruptions along this route could impede the transit of oil tankers and warned that rising crude oil prices, which drive overall inflation, pose significant economic risks.
- Experts warn that a broader conflict could disrupt India’s trade and energy supplies, increase expenses, and create difficulties in economic management amid rising regional tensions and delayed diplomatic efforts.
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Impact of Iran-Israel Conflict on India's West Asian Trade
The Iran-Israel conflict poses significant challenges for India's trade with West Asia, already seeing impacts on exports to Iran and Israel. Experts warn of wider repercussions if shipping lanes and financial systems get disrupted, with cascading effects on oil prices, inflation, and India's energy security.
Iran-Israel war escalation to impact Indias trade with West Asia, say experts
The ongoing Iran-Israel war could severely impact India's trade with West Asian countries, experts warn, affecting exports and imports. The conflict has already disrupted shipping routes and raised concerns over energy security, as key maritime corridors like the Strait of Hormuz are threatened. India maintains vital trade ties with Iran and Israel while also managing relationships with the US and Gulf states.
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