Dhaka, June 6 -- The 2026 war with Iran has triggered a global energy shock, disrupted international trade, and increased the risk of a broad recession. Now inflation rates are surging, interest rates are rising and growth is faltering. Sparked by joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure, the conflict has interrupted key trade routes and sent economic shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. It is difficult to be certain, but the impacts could persist for years. What is already clear is that economic, political and geopolitical consequences will last for at least several years.

The main driver of the crisis is the disruption of energy transit routes. Even before the full effects of the impact of Trump's war on Iran flow thr...