How far could the war with Iran spread beyond the Middle East?

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A US-Israeli assault on Iran is escalating into a wider conflict with the potential to spread beyond the Middle East. Iranian missiles and drones have already reached Turkey and Azerbaijan, prompting retaliation threats and warnings. European powers are deploying military assets to the eastern Mediterranean and Gulf to contain the situation. Analysts warn that prolonged conflict could exacerbate regional tensions, including Kurdish militancy and separatist movements. US support for Kurdish opposition groups potentially invading Iran and Azerbaijan's vow to retaliate after being struck by Iranian drones are further escalating the situation. NATO and the EU are increasingly involved as the conflict expands.

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Azerbaijan vowed retaliation after being struck by Iranian drones.

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US President Donald Trump voiced support for a possible invasion into Iran by Kurdish opposition groups based in Iraq.

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European powers are rushing additional warships, fighter jets and air defences to the eastern Mediterranean and Gulf.

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Iranian missiles and drones have already struck or reached Turkey and Azerbaijan.

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Analysts warn the longer the war continues, the greater the risk that long-simmering regional fault lines could open entirely new fronts.

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What began as a US-Israeli assault on Iran is rapidly evolving into a conflict with the potential to spread far beyond the Middle East.Iranian missiles and drones have already struck or reached Turkey and Azerbaijan, while European powers are rushing additional warships, fighter jets and air defences to the eastern Mediterranean and Gulf to contain the fallout.Analysts warn the longer the war continues, the greater the risk that long-simmering regional fault lines – from Kurdish militancy to Azeri and Baloch separatism – could open entirely new fronts.US President Donald Trump fuelled those fears on Thursday when he voiced support for a possible invasion into Iran by Kurdish opposition groups based in Iraq.At the same time, neighbouring Azerbaijan vowed retaliation after being struck by Iranian drones, while Turkey warned it would not tolerate another missile after one headed into its airspace the day before.Azeri security personnel guard the debris of what is believed to be an Iranian drone near a school in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic on Thursday. Photo: Azerbaijan State News Agency/XinhuaNato and the European Union are also being pulled closer to the conflict.

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