How events in the Middle East are affecting Uzbekistan
The escalation of tensions around Iran has directly and indirectly affected Uzbekistan's economy and citizens. Many Uzbek migrant workers were forced to return home from the Middle East due to the conflict, and the country's trade and transport routes have been disrupted.
The conflict in the Middle East has affected Uzbekistan's economy and citizens. Many migrant workers were forced to return home from the Middle East. According to Uzbekistan's Foreign Ministry, 25,047 citizens were repatriated from the Middle East as of March 10. The conflict has also led to rising oil prices and inflationary pressures. Iran was a stable and reliable transit country for Uzbekistan, but this is no longer the case. The country's trade and transport routes have been disrupted, including the port of Bandar Abbas, which was a key route for transporting goods.
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