A guide to how the Iran war has ricocheted across the Middle East and beyond

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 5, 2026 at 03:01 AM
A guide to how the Iran war has ricocheted across the Middle East and beyond

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The ongoing Iran war has caused widespread damage and casualties across the Middle East and beyond. Missile strikes, drone attacks, and shrapnel have impacted numerous countries, leading to embassy closures and economic disruptions. A US submarine reportedly sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka. Many governments are urging their citizens to evacuate Middle Eastern countries as airspaces close and travel routes become impassable. Within Iran, at least 1,045 people have died, with a major incident involving a strike on a school in Minab. US-Israeli strikes have targeted Iranian nuclear infrastructure, government buildings, and leadership compounds, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

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