Mass Protests Erupt Across South Asia Following Economic Shockwaves of Iran War
Widespread civil unrest has broken out in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka as the regional 'Iran war' continues to disrupt global energy markets. Demonstrators are protesting unprecedented spikes in fuel and food prices caused by maritime blockades and retaliatory sanctions. In several capitals, security forces have deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds demanding immediate government intervention and subsidies to mitigate the collapse of domestic purchasing power.