Diplomatic Fallout Grows as Migrant Worker Casualties Haunt Gulf

Migrant workers emerged as the human face of the conflict's costs in the Gulf.

“The continuation of the war in Iran has increased the risk of a global energy and inflation crisis, and economies that depend on importing oil and gas—from Europe and Japan to India, Turkey, Pakistan, and Egypt—are more exposed to damage than others”

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Ghulam was one of more than a dozen civilians killed across the Persian Gulf since US-Israeli strikes began.

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The majority of deaths were migrant workers whose labor has quietly powered Gulf prosperity.

HRW documented at least 11 dead and 268 injured, most of whom were migrant workers.

Human Rights Watch condemned Iran's strikes as seriously endangering civilians.

HRW noted damage to civilian housing, hotels, airports, embassies.

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The organization cited statements by Iranian military commanders about possible targeting of economic centers.

The FAO warned that the war triggered one of the fastest and most severe disruptions to global commodity flows.

“Democracy Dies in Darkness By Rachel Chason DUBAI — Muzaffar Ali Ghulam traveled here four years ago at the invitation of his cousin, hoping to build the house of his dreams back in Pakistan for his young family”

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The Strait of Hormuz disruption forced agriculture to face a double shock from rising fuel prices and inputs.

FAO economist Torro stressed the importance of time in managing the crisis.

The conflict increased the risk of a global energy and inflation crisis.

European nations including Germany faced renewed energy price surges.

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Iran's trade with GCC countries is forecast to drop 49 percent in 2026.

Gulf migrant workers faced growing insecurity beyond the battlefield.

“Democracy Dies in Darkness By Rachel Chason DUBAI — Muzaffar Ali Ghulam traveled here four years ago at the invitation of his cousin, hoping to build the house of his dreams back in Pakistan for his young family”

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As wealthy residents fled, gig economy workers were on the streets.

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Some workers invoked contract suspension provisions to protect themselves.