Independent says economic impact of Iran war is hitting Britain

The Independent has argued that the economic consequences of the conflict between the United States and Iran are increasingly being felt in Britain, with households facing higher costs for energy, food and mortgages amid wider market disruption.

In an editorial, the newspaper said the conflict had evolved into a longer and more complex crisis than the White House anticipated, contributing to major disruptions in global energy markets.

It noted that while lower-income countries in Africa and Asia have been among the hardest hit, advanced economies have also faced rising costs, including higher fuel prices in the United States and renewed economic pressures in Britain after signs of recovery earlier in the year.