The war in Iran is ripping up the Gulf's plan for stability | Sanam Vakil

"The effective closure of the strait of Hormuz has disrupted one of the world's most critical energy and shipping corridors, sending insurance costs soaring and forcing commercial vessels to halt or reroute traffic across the region."

"Port activity across the Gulf has slowed sharply, including at major logistics hubs such as Jebel Ali in Dubai, as shipping companies delay or suspend calls and global supply chains adjust to mounting risk."

"Airlines are diverting flights to avoid missile and drone activity across Gulf airspace, disrupting the operations of major global transit hubs in Dubai and Doha that serve as critical gateways linking Europe, Asia and Africa."

Missiles and drones have intensified conflict in the Gulf, affecting airlines and shipping routes. The war has escalated to target energy infrastructure, raising risks for Gulf states. Governments that sought to prevent this conflict are now facing disruptions to their long-term strategies, which relied on US security, cautious engagement with Iran, and economic ties with Israel. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely impacted global shipping and energy supply chains, leading to increased insurance costs and operational delays in major logistics hubs.

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