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news Scmp World 2026-04-05

Iran War Threatens Economic Instability Across South Asia

Analysts warn that the ongoing conflict with Iran risks sending South Asian economies, including Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, to the brink. The region's heavy reliance on Middle Eastern fuel and remittances threatens food and energy security.

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