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There’s an inflation wave coming – what does the Iran war mean for the UK economy?

Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

•March 6, 2026•1 min read

There’s an inflation wave coming – what does the Iran war mean for the UK economy?

Major stock exchanges worldwide responded positively to trade agreement developments

Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.