The war that began on February 28 has now spilled across airspace, sea routes and energy hubs, with fresh strikes and political pressure reshaping the conflict’s next phase. The area continues to be tense, with drone strikes in Baghdad and missile firings throughout the Gulf.
Even as fighting continues, Washington appears to be balancing military action with economic caution. Oil routes are slowly reopening, but attacks on critical infrastructure and diplomatic sites underline how fragile the situation remains.
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Top pdates: Middle East tensions | March 17