Gulf economies suffer brunt of Iran war as recession risk looms
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The economies of Gulf nations are suffering significant damage due to a prolonged conflict with Iran. Since February 28, Iran has launched continuous attacks on Gulf states, claiming they are targeting military bases used by the US for the war. However, Gulf nations reject these claims, stating the attacks are unjustified. The Iranian strikes have disrupted energy production, tourism and travel, putting the region at risk of severe economic harm. As a result, oil producers' daily output has declined from 21 million barrels to 14 million barrels, with predictions of further declines if commercial shipping avoids the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict is causing hundreds of millions of dollars in lost economic activity each day, with the exact scale depending on the duration of disruptions.
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