Bangladesh, April 17 -- The recent war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel is emerging not only as a geopolitical flashpoint but also as a massive economic burden for the wider Middle East. According to a detailed analysis by energy intelligence firm Rystad Energy, the total cost of repairing damage inflicted during the conflict could reach as high as $58 billion. This figure underscores the scale of destruction across critical infrastructure, particularly within the oil and gas sector, which alone may account for up to $50 billion of the total.

While such a staggering financial estimate would typically raise concerns about funding availability, analysts emphasize that the primary challenge is not capital. Instead, the more pre...