Gulf migrant workers face Iran war fears and rising costs leaving them trapped

Many cannot return home, even after paying everything

A missile strike in the Mideast killed Bangladeshi migrant worker Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, underscoring the growing danger for millions employed across the Gulf. While these workers keep Gulf economies running, they’re caught between lucrative wages and the escalating risk of conflict, with many unable to return home due to soaring prices and constrained options.