The US war on Iran is spinning out of control
The US conflict with Iran has escalated significantly, with Saudi Arabia joining US airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. Analysts warn that this regional expansion risks disrupting global energy supplies and potentially triggering a recession.
Why it matters
The broadening of military operations in the Middle East threatens global economic stability and energy market security.
‘Saudi Arabia announced it had joined the US in carrying out a series of airstrikes inside Iraq.’ ‘Saudi Arabia announced it had joined the US in carrying out a series of airstrikes inside Iraq.’ Opinion US-Israel war on Iran The US war on Iran is spinning out of control Mohamad Bazzi Trump’s conflict keeps escalating, with Saudi Arabia joining airstrikes in Iraq and reportedly planning an attack on the Houthis. A recession could follow
T he US war against Iran is spiraling out of control. Over the past week, the conflict has expanded across the Middle East , with attacks and counterattacks in at least five other countries. Instead of a quick war that sought to topple Iran’s regime, Donald Trump has started a regional conflict that risks severely disrupting energy supplies and prices – and triggering a global recession.
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