GLOBAL CONFLICT: Israel–Iran War Expands Across the Middle East

A major war involving Iran, Israel, the United States and several regional countries has rapidly escalated over the past week, with widespread missile attacks, airstrikes and rising casualties across the Middle East.

What has happened so far

Israel and the United States launched large-scale airstrikes targeting Iranian military, nuclear and leadership sites

• Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed during the early strikes

• Iran retaliated with waves of ballistic missiles and drones targeting Israel, U.S. bases and Gulf states

• More than 1,300 people have been reported killed in Iran, along with deaths in Israel, Gulf countries and several U.S. troops

• Hezbollah and other Iran-aligned groups have launched attacks from Lebanon and Iraq, widening the conflict

• Iranian missiles and drones have struck or been intercepted across multiple countries including the UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan

Global impact

• Oil prices have surged amid fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz

• Military operations have hit thousands of Iranian targets during the campaign

• Around a dozen countries have now been affected by attacks or military operations linked to the war

• World leaders are warning the conflict could escalate into a wider regional war

The situation remains extremely fast-moving as missile exchanges and airstrikes continue across the region.