One week into the Iran war, the fallout is global
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.
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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:
Trump says Iran "will be hit very hard" and warns of expanded target list
President Trump escalated his rhetoric in a post on social media Saturday, saying Iran "wil
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