Israel has forced the U.S. and many Middle Eastern states into the war as part of its regional expansionist project. Multiple European states have also been affected, especially after the British military base in southern Cyprus was hit by missiles. It seems that no one will be the winner. All states involved have paid and continue to pay very high costs.
It was clear from the beginning that if Iran were attacked by Israel and the U.S., it would target the American bases in the region. And so it happened. After the two states attacked Iran, Iran immediately retaliated by striking the U.S. bases in the Gulf countries, namely, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan.
In addition to these states, Lebanon was dragged into the conflict when Israel struck some targets in Beirut and began to occupy the southern parts of the country.
Both Iran and the U.S. struck many targets in Iraq. While the U.S. attacked pro-Iranian militias, Iran attacked the American facilities in the country.
Targeted country Iran
As the main and first targeted state, Iran has suffered immense damage from the war. It lost its leadership cadres, including the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. More than 40 high-level officials were killed during the first day of the war. The Iranian navy was largely destroyed by the U.S.
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