Pakistan, April 22 -- The United Nations has warned that India is among the countries most affected by escalating US-Iran tensions. The report suggests that economic fallout from the crisis is already placing significant pressure on prices and livelihoods.

According to UN estimates, around 2.5 million more people in India could fall below the poverty line due to the ongoing conflict. The warning highlights growing concerns over global economic spillover effects from geopolitical instability.

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A report cited by Al Jazeera said food and energy prices in India have sharply increased. It added that gas shortages are forcing some factories to shut down, worsening econo...