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India's 'City of Glass' Under Pressure as Gulf Crisis Chokes Off Energy

Iran conflict threatens four-century industrial tradition

India's 'City of Glass' Under Pressure as Gulf Crisis Chokes Off Energy

TL;DR

  • Firozabad, known as India's 'city of glass,' is facing an energy crisis.
  • The conflict in Iran is the primary cause of the disrupted energy supplies.
  • This crisis threatens a four-century-old industrial tradition.
  • Thousands of livelihoods are at risk.
  • Urgent measures are needed to address the situation.