Tuesday briefing: How the conflict in Iran shattered the Gulf state image of peace and luxury
The article discusses the escalating conflict in the Middle East following a US-Israeli attack on Iran in late February. Drones and missiles have struck the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, disrupting oil and gas industries and causing tourists and expats to leave.
The story so far
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How outlets cover it
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Open questions and key claims
Donald Trump declared the start of “major combat operations” and called on Iranians to rise up against their government.
All American and Israeli assets and interests in the Middle East have become a legitimate target.
President Donald Trump said Washington has begun a “major combat operation” in Iran.
The time has come to defend the homeland and confront the enemy’s military assault.
The US has about 13 military bases across the Middle East, with 30,000 to 40,000 troops normally deployed between them.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the attack by the US and Israel as wholly unprovoked, illegal, and illegitimate.
President Trump announced a “major combat operation” aimed at “eliminating threats from the Iranian regime”.
The use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran undermine international peace and security.
Who and where
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