Indians forced to return home as Iran war rocks Gulf economy

4/24/2026, 1:24:00 PM en source ↗

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Summary

Thousands of Indian workers have been forced to leave their jobs in Gulf states and return home as the Iran war disrupts the region's economy, with ripple effects now being felt across India itself.

Preview

The Iran war has forced thousands of Indian workers to leave their jobs in Gulf nations and return home. Their future remains unclear, and now India itself is feeling the economic impact.

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