One week into the Iran war, the fallout is global
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The war is no longer just about the U.S., Israel and Iran. More countries are getting caught in the political crossfire or being drawn into the fighting themselves.
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One week into the Iran war, the fallout is global March 7, 2026 5:00 AM ET By Juliana Kim , Alyson Hurt What began last Saturday as coordinated attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel has sprawled into a wider conflict with repercussions around the world. The American-Israeli military campaign set off a series of attacks and counterattacks that have hit or threatened several Gulf nations. The conflict also triggered political tensions and economic upheaval, drawing in countries far beyond the Middle East. Loading... More than 1,300 people in Iran have been killed as a result of the ongoing fighting, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. American and Israeli strikes killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as dozens of his top officials. The Iranian navy and air force have also been wiped out and soon, Israel and the U.S. will have complete control of Iranian skies, according to the Pentagon. On Friday, President Trump said he would not negotiate with Iran unless it was prepared to unconditionally surrender — making it unclear when the fighting will cease and how many more nations may be pulled into the conflict. Here's what to know: Countries caught in the war's crossfire Soon after the U.S. and Israel launched their first strikes, Iran carried out retaliatory attacks targeting Israel and U.S. military bases in Kuwait , Qatar , Bahrain, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates . Some of the strikes also hit civilian areas, including hotels and airports, as well as oil and gas infrastructure. American forces intercepted many of the Iranian missile and drone attacks. But six U.S. soldiers were killed by an Iranian strike on a command center in Kuwait. At least 10 people in Israel have been killed as a result of the clashes, according to Israeli authorities. A drone strike also hit a British air force base on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus last Sunday, and the U.K. says it has intercepted more drones there since. Middle East conflict Poll: A...
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