ACCORDING to Resecurity, the Iran war is likely to be prolonged, heightening cyber threats, energy disruption and regional instability, with Middle Eastern companies facing increased risk. The analysis notes that the conflict’s scale has shifted global attention, potentially relegating other flashpoints such as Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza to a secondary position. It warns that the war could destabilise global energy markets and require enterprise security leaders to coordinate protections for staff and assets.
Iran has declared all US financial institutions and other tech and multinational companies in the Middle East as justified targets, with new cyberattacks expected as proxies and operatives abroad may increase activity amid a near-total internet blackout at home. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and oil market turmoil are driving global inflation and supply chain disruptions, while Iraq could become a new front in the Iran–US/Israel conflict, featuring groups like the PMF and Kataib Hezbollah.
Outside the GCC, the effects span energy security, trade and geopolitics, with a rising risk of hate-motivated violence linked to global conflicts.