How the Iran war is squeezing Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt from every direction
How the Iran war is squeezing Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt from every direction Submitted by Shady Ibrahim on Fri, 09/25/2026 - 16:39 Disruptions at Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb and Suez are only half the story. Pressures are also piling up along their land borders A ship moves through Egypt’s Suez Canal on 16 April 2025 (Khaled Desouki/AFP) On The war on Iran has turned the region’s shipping map into a…
The ongoing Iran war is causing economic and security challenges for Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt, in addition to the maritime disruptions in the Gulf. Pakistan, which already has a 38% inflation rate and a fragile economy, is facing renewed risks due to the war. Turkey, which has struggled with 85% inflation, now faces higher energy and food prices as well as tensions with Greece.
Egypt, which has already seen its economy hit by 60% reduced revenues, now has to deal with border tensions with Israel. All three countries are facing two fronts - the economic challenge of disrupted shipping routes and the security challenge of their own borders, while also managing their relationships with Iran, Greece, and Israel.
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