US Iran War Latest News | Middle East Tensions Cast Shadow Over Assam’s Orthodox Tea Exports

Amid rising geopolitical tensions in Iran and the broader Middle East region, concerns are mounting within the Indian tea industry—particularly for Assam’s orthodox tea segment. In a recent media statement, the Guwahati Tea Auction Buyers Association (GTABA) highlighted the potential impact of the ongoing instability on the export prospects of Indian orthodox tea. Assam tea, especially orthodox varieties, has been steadily strengthening its foothold in the Middle East market over the past few years. Export figures have shown encouraging growth, but the current war-like situation threatens to disrupt this upward trajectory…