Bengal's makhana industry faces export crisis amid Israel-US vs Iran war, traders demand branding and policy support

Iran Herald · April 15, 2026 Sanctions

Malda (West Bengal) [India], April 15 (ANI): The growing makhana (fox nut) industry in West Bengal's Malda district has suffered a significant setback amid the ongoing West Asia conflict involving Israel, the US, and Iran, which has disrupted exports to key Middle Eastern markets.