Working class people across the Gulf face the worst impacts of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, says @fredericgschneider.bsky.social. Migrant workers are especially vulnerable "because they cannot afford to leave where they work, live and now die." Read more: dawnmena.org/economic-cri...

I write a lot about the war on Iran but mostly about the numbers. In this article, I try to give faces to the “cost of the war” across the Gulf, in Iran, in the GCC, and in Iraq, especially for the most vulnerable. Even when analysing statistics, we should never forget our shared humanity.

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Working people across the Gulf face the worst impacts of the regional War, writes @fredericgschneider.bsky.social. Migrant workers are especially vulnerable, becoming "victims because they cannot afford to leave where they work, live and now die."

“The war has exposed both the limits of U.S. protection and the vulnerability of advanced infrastructure to relatively inexpensive weaponry. Rising defense budgets will potentially cannibalize investment in diversification programs.” - @fredericgschneider.bsky.social

The Costs of the Iran Conflict for the Gulf

The U.S.-Israel attack on Iran risks a global economic crisis. Explore how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and strikes on QatarEnergy impact GCC 'Vision' strategies.

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