President Trump's military campaign against Iran has triggered global economic shockwaves that experts say exceed previous Middle East conflicts. The war has already reshaped travel patterns, energy dependencies, and trade routes, with retaliatory Iranian strikes hitting five-star hotels and desalination plants across the Persian Gulf. Oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel when tankers stopped moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

Beyond the Middle East, the conflict threatens to disrupt U.S. midterm elections and force China into a major economic pivot. Chinese exporters face reduced sales to Middle Eastern consumers, while Russia benefits from higher oil revenues that fund its war in Ukraine. European officials warn that a cratering Iranian economy could drive new waves of migrants across the Iran-Turkey border, reminiscent of the 2015 crisis.

In the United States, the war has become a political liability for Trump, with relatively little public support compared to previous conflicts. Democrats are seizing on rising energy costs ahead of midterms already focused on living expenses. The conflict also casts a shadow over the upcoming men's soccer World Cup in North America, where Iran's participation remains uncertain. European leaders express concern about the lack of a clear plan for post-war Iran, warning that each day of fighting raises more questions than answers.