In the volatile chessboard of the Middle East, the world is once again on edge. The direct confrontation between Iran and Israel—once fought through proxies and cyberattacks—has erupted into open hostility. For many Nigerians, this conflict may feel geographically and politically distant. But the ripples from the Persian Gulf rarely stop at its shores. In fact, the economic implications of this regional war could be profound for a country like Nigeria—already burdened with inflation, debt, and structural fragility.