Here’s Every Country Directly Impacted by the War on Iran

Middle East Conflict Escalates: US and Israel Launch Strikes on Iran, Sparking Regional Turmoil

On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a series of coordinated strikes on Iran, marking the beginning of a rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East. The operation, which has been described by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as potentially lasting up to eight weeks, has already caused widespread disruption and casualties across the region.

President Donald Trump, speaking on March 2, indicated that the administration initially projected the operation would last four to five weeks but emphasized the military’s capability to sustain the campaign for a much longer period. The strikes have been justified by the Trump administration on various grounds, including alleged nuclear threats and unverified claims of Iranian interference in US elections, though these justifications have been met with skepticism and criticism.

Iran has responded with a barrage of drone and ballistic missile strikes targeting Israel, US military bases, embassies, and other strategic locations across the Middle East. Despite many of these attacks being intercepted, there have been casualties and significant damage to infrastructure, including luxury hotels in Dubai, international airports, and marine ports. The conflict has also disrupted critical supply chains, particularly in the oil, gas, and fertilizer industries, and halted shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global trade route.

As the situation continues to unfold, WIRED is tracking the impact of the conflict on various countries. Here’s a breakdown of the current situation:

Iran

Iranian state media reports that over 1,000 people have died since the US-Israeli attacks began. Several schools and hospitals have been hit, and the Israeli Air Force claims to have struck Iran with over 5,000 munitions.

Israel

Israel has faced retaliatory strikes from Iran, with at least 11 people killed and over 40 buildings damaged in Tel Aviv as of March 4.

Azerbaijan

Drone attacks launched from Iran have crossed into Azerbaijan, damaging an airport building and injuring two civilians. President Ilham Aliyev has ordered military forces to prepare retaliatory measures, though Iran denies responsibility.

Bahrain

Missile and drone strikes have targeted locations in Bahrain, including a US naval base. Amazon reported that a drone strike occurred near one of its data centers, which Iranian state media claimed was targeted due to the company’s support of the US military.

Cyprus

A drone strike hit a British air base in Cyprus, causing limited damage and no casualties. Greece, the UK, and France have provided defensive support to the country.

Iraq

Multiple Iranian strikes have targeted a US military base near the Erbil International Airport.

Jordan

Jordan’s armed forces have intercepted dozens of missiles, and the US embassy in the country has temporarily evacuated all personnel.

Kuwait

Kuwait has endured multiple waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks. On March 2, three US fighter jets were accidentally struck down by Kuwaiti air defenses during an attack.

Lebanon

Israel has attacked southern Lebanon following rocket and drone attacks by Hezbollah. Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has banned Hezbollah’s military and security activities.

Oman

Oman’s Duqm commercial port has been hit by drone attacks, and an oil tanker off the country’s port of Khasab in the Strait of Hormuz has been attacked.

Qatar

QatarEnergy has halted production of liquefied natural gas and other products, including urea, polymers, methanol, and aluminum, following attacks on its operational facilities.

Saudi Arabia

Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia has been targeted, with the US embassy in Riyadh damaged and an attempted drone attack on one of Saudi Aramco’s largest refineries.

Syria

UN officials report that civilians and civilian infrastructure are under attack in Syria.

Turkey

NATO intercepted ballistic munitions launched from Iran, with fragments falling into Turkey’s Hatay province. Iran denies launching any missiles toward Turkey.

United Arab Emirates

The UAE has intercepted hundreds of drone and missile attacks from Iran. Despite high interception rates, debris has damaged areas in Dubai, including the luxury hotel Burj Al Arab and the Palm Jumeirah. Two Amazon Web Services facilities were directly struck, causing service disruptions.

Countries Evacuating Citizens

Over a dozen countries, including the UK, Ireland, Germany, and Italy, have announced plans to evacuate their citizens from the region or sponsor repatriation flights. The US has urged Americans to depart from several Middle Eastern countries due to “serious safety risks” and has offered seats on military transport planes.

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