The Iran War’s Widening Impacts in the Middle East and North Africa

A hypothetical war with Iran is causing significant ripple effects throughout the Middle East and North Africa, with direct attacks impacting the Gulf Arab states, Iraq, and Jordan. In response to attacks from Hezbollah, Israel has intensively bombed parts of Lebanon and launched an expanded ground invasion in the south. The conflict's influence extends beyond the immediate combatants, affecting Yemen, Syria, the West Bank, Gaza, and North Africa. For example, the Houthis in Yemen are attempting to balance domestic pressures, their alliance with Iran, and future relations with Saudi Arabia by launching limited strikes.