<h1>Trade Officials Analyze Potential Economic Disruptions from Middle East Conflict Amid Maritime Route Vulnerabilities</h1> Government officials are preparing to assess the potential trade impacts of the Iran-Israel conflict. A meeting with shipping and trade stakeholders is planned to evaluate risks to overseas commerce. The conflict threatens critical maritime routes like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which are crucial for India's energy imports and export trade. Potential consequences include increased shipping costs, disrupted trade routes, and potential economic pressures on export and import volumes with affected regions.