US-Israel war hits global supply chains

The economic fallout from the war is being felt across multiple continents, as import-reliant countries like Sri Lanka, Egypt, and Pakistan face escalating debt crises and inflation.

In Kenya, millions of kilograms of tea are stranded in ports, while European airports warn of systemic jet fuel shortages within weeks.

Even with a ceasefire in place, experts warn that the damage to food production and industrial manufacturing will take months to resolve.

The crisis has exposed the extreme vulnerability of the global economy to disruptions in the Middle East's energy and logistics hubs.