Following the end of February, an ongoing destructive clash between Middle Eastern nations, (and the U.S), has reached an intense and threatening point of escalation. These aggressive attacks on the middle eastern nation of Iran provide deep consequences and reveal the genuine intentions and objectives of dominant leaders of world powers. Although, in the midst of the anarchic and hostile battling between nations, it’s vital that we remember the importance of national security and peace.
On February 28, 2026, at 1:15 in the morning, the U.S and the already conflicted nation of Israel launched a massive, large-scale amount of joint air strikes and missile strikes against the country of Iran, aiming to “eliminate imminent threats” (as stated by President Donald Trump,) and put an end to its rumored nuclear/missile program. The ongoing operation has been nicknamed “Operation Epic Fury”.
The assault resulted in devastating casualties and triumphs over Iran, including the now confirmed death or fatal assasination of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has yet to make a public appearance or statement since the strikes on Iran, practically confirming his death. The missile strikes as well resulted in substantial damage against military and leadership premises.
A notable result of the strike, however, is the abrupt and unjustified strike on an Iranian school in Minab, which fatally wounded over 170 innocent civilians. (MOST of them reportedly young children.) Many widespread attacks on civilian spaces are also reported and have caused significant and tragic results.
As of now, in March, the conflict between Iran and Israel has actually provided incredibly diverse consequences for nations across the globe. A noticeable result in the US has been the skyrocketing gas prices. Prices on gas have been surging across the states worryingly. Gas prices aren’t the only thing rising, as the conflict persists, the death toll only continues to go up. Over 2000 people have been killed in the Middle East, a devastating amount. In Iran alone, Israeli and American strikes have killed over 1,200 people according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. Over 1,000 people have died in Lebanon, and apparently 13 people have died in Israel.
As of now, the total number of countries that have involvement or have been impacted by the Middle Eastern conflict sits at more than a dozen. This involves nations such as Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Jordan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and more.
