The War in Iran Sends Economic Shockwaves Through Central Asia:
Iran's ban on food exports and the disruption of trade corridors are hitting the landlocked ...
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Iran War Disrupts Central Asian Trade and SuppliesSince March 3, export restrictions and blocked corridors have affected supplies, transport, and energy costs across several landlocked states.
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- The conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran began February 28; Tehran halted food and agricultural exports five days later.
- Tajik-Iranian trade reached a record $484 million in 2025; Somon Air suspended flights until the end of March.
- In Turkmenistan, traffic at Sarakhs nearly stopped, while prices for cooking oil, chicken, and potatoes approached twice their previous levels.
- After Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, Brent briefly reached $119.50 as roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies was affected.
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