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US-Israel-Iran Conflict Disrupts South Asian Migrant Workers

3/26/2026

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The conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran is severely impacting South Asian migrant workers in the Gulf.
Jaya Khuntia lost his son Kuna to a missile attack.
The Gulf states host millions of foreign workers, primarily from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
Experts warn the conflict could disrupt remittance flows essential to South Asian economies.
Noor from Bangladesh plans to return home despite economic hardship.

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Story summary

The conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran is severely impacting South Asian migrant workers in the Gulf.
Jaya Khuntia lost his son Kuna to a missile attack.
The Gulf states host millions of foreign workers, primarily from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
Experts warn the conflict could disrupt remittance flows essential to South Asian economies.
Noor from Bangladesh plans to return home despite economic hardship.