A bulldozer removes debris from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the offices of al-Qard al-Hassan, a Hezbollah-linked financial institution, in the city of Baalbeck in Lebanon's Bekaa valley on March 2, 2026. (Credit: Nidal Solh/AFP)
The U.S.-Iran war is evolving into a regional conflict. Numerous forces and actors are signaling their readiness to engage, justifying their involvement on defensive grounds — particularly several Gulf states and European countries.The United Kingdom authorized the United States to use its military bases to conduct operations against Iran. Germany and France could also back the U.S. forces or take part in operations, especially as Iran’s disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is affecting the global economy and driving up hydrocarbon prices worldwide. Dig deeper Will the war against Iran be long? Different scenarios for resolving the crisis When Washington launched the war against Tehran, it intended it to be waged jointly with Israel, but several actors are now seeking to join the fray. Similarly, Iran’s operations...
The U.S.-Iran war is evolving into a regional conflict. Numerous forces and actors are signaling their readiness to engage, justifying their involvement on defensive grounds — particularly several Gulf states and European countries.The United Kingdom authorized the United States to use its military bases to conduct operations against Iran. Germany and France could also back the U.S. forces or take part in operations, especially as Iran’s disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is affecting the global economy and driving up hydrocarbon prices worldwide. Dig deeper Will the war against Iran be long? Different scenarios for resolving the crisis When Washington launched the war against Tehran, it intended it to be waged jointly with Israel, but several actors are now seeking to join the fray. Similarly, Iran’s...
LFI calls for parliamentary debate on Iran, Lebanon, Gaza