We took a closer look at the political and economic impact of the war, globally and here in the UK. So is there any part of the world economy that hasn't been touched by this crisis?
4 Jun 2026
Matt Frei
Europe Editor and Presenter
We took a closer look at the political and economic impact of the war, globally and here in the UK. So is there any part of the world economy that hasn’t been touched by this crisis?
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The likelihood of economic woes and unrest grows as the conflict shows no sign of ending.
Oil and gas price hikes due to the war have rattled the global economy.
The Independent has argued that the economic consequences of the conflict between the United States and Iran are increasingly…
Middle East, emerging economies and UK particularly hit, as growth projected to fall and inflation to rise
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development estimates that, even if the U.S. and Iran soon reach a permanent…
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.
