What do the first two weeks of the war on Iran portend for the future?
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In March 2026, two weeks into the Israeli-American assault on Iran, new dynamics are emerging with potentially dramatic consequences for the Middle East and globally. The conflict has expanded to involve over a dozen states in the region and entangled countries worldwide, marking an unprecedented global array of participants. The war's direct impact includes worldwide oil and gas shortages, shipping constraints, higher prices, and the threat of economic recession. The duration of the war is critical, with the US and Israel initially aiming for a swift victory, while Iran and its allies seek a prolonged conflict to weaken the attackers and force a ceasefire. The attacks by Iran on Gulf states, Iraq, Jordan, Cyprus and Turkiye are due to the presence of US and British forces.
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