A world at war: The Iran conflict goes global

"Iran has struck at least 10 countries since the war began, hitting U.S. and Israeli bases, Persian Gulf capitals, oil infrastructure and civilian areas in an attempt to impose maximum pain on Washington and its allies. The war has spread far beyond the Middle East, pulling European militaries into the conflict and forcing NATO to shoot down Iranian missiles over allied territory for the first time."

"Russia has been sharing satellite imagery of U.S. warships and aircraft with Iran, the Washington Post first reported, helping Tehran target American forces across the region. Ukraine - which has spent four years defending against the same Iranian-made drones now battering the Gulf - has deployed specialists and low-cost interceptors to help protect the U.S. and its allies."

"Facing billions of dollars in economic exposure, China has been calling for a ceasefire and pressuring Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Beijing relies on for roughly 40% of its oil imports. At the same time, U.S. intelligence shows China may be navigating the war from both sides."

Iran has conducted strikes against at least 10 countries, targeting U.S. and Israeli bases, Persian Gulf capitals, oil infrastructure, and civilian areas. The conflict has expanded beyond the Middle East, drawing European militaries and NATO into direct involvement, including shooting down Iranian missiles over allied territory for the first time. France deployed its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the Eastern Mediterranean, while Greece and Turkey rushed forces to Cyprus despite their NATO rivalry. Australia announced missile and radar support for Gulf nations. A U.S. submarine achieved the first American torpedo kill since World War II by sinking an Iranian warship. The conflict encompasses a shadow war among great powers: Russia shares satellite imagery with Iran to target American forces, Ukraine deploys specialists to help defend U.S. allies, and China navigates competing interests between economic exposure and strategic positioning.

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