Globalisation is under threat from Iran war – and Britain is uniquely vulnerable
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In response to US-Israeli missile attacks, Iran has initiated economic warfare, threatening global trade and potentially triggering a third post-pandemic price surge. The conflict impacts key global trade routes like the straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, already strained by previous disruptions like the Panama Canal drought and Houthi blockades. Major insurers are cancelling war-risk coverage in the Persian Gulf, effectively closing crucial straits to shipping, further exacerbating the situation. Britain is particularly vulnerable due to its economy's reliance on globalization, coinciding with domestic political instability. The US is attempting to mitigate the damage by pledging insurance and navy escorts, but implementation could take weeks.
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