Escalating tensions between the US and Iran are severely impacting Pakistani tuna fishermen who rely on Iranian markets. A traditional barter system, where Pakistani fishermen exchange fuel subsidies for high-value tuna, is collapsing due to US targeting of Iranian seaports. Recent airstrikes on ports like Konarak, Pasabandar, and Beris have created a "no-go area" for Pakistani vessels, with fishermen fearing further attacks. Tragically, several Pakistani fishermen have already been killed or injured as a result of the conflict. With virtually no domestic demand for tuna in Pakistan, Iran is the sole viable market, offering prices significantly higher than those available locally. The disruption threatens the livelihoods of thousands of fishermen and the wider boat-building industry dependent on the tuna fishery. The future of this trade remains uncertain amid ongoing regional instability.