Iran War Constrains Gulf Investment Plans in Central Asia

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The 2026 U.S.-Israel war on Iran, beginning February 28 with Iranian retaliation including Strait of Hormuz blockade, has constrained investment plans by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and other GCC members in Central Asia. Gulf states suffered economic fallout from Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure despite not being direct belligerents. Oil supply disruptions and regional instability could strengthen USD as safe haven while pressuring oil-linked currencies. Energy infrastructure attacks may drive crude prices higher, impacting commodity currencies and petrodollar flows.

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