Energy Security and Economic Warfare in the Persian Gulf

Situation

Sub-event of: Geostrategic Competition and Great Power Involvement

Key Evidence

• Reported event: Pakistan is experiencing an economic crisis linked to the war between the US, Israel, and Iran. 1 source
• Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico attributed the energy crisis stemming from the war in Ukraine to a war in Iran. 1 source
• Keir Starmer said the ongoing Middle East conflict is causing real anxiety for people. 1 source
• South Korea and France aim to address economic and energy crises triggered by the Iran war. 1 source
• Reported event: The current geopolitical landscape is characterized by high volatility and strategic uncertainty in the Middle East. 1 source

What Could Change

Developments that could shift our assessment — sources are currently split on these possibilities.

• No specific indicators identified at this time.