The US war on Iran is spinning out of control | Mohamad Bazzi
The US war on Iran is escalating, with Saudi Arabia joining the US in carrying out airstrikes inside Iraq, targeting Iranian-backed militias. The conflict has expanded across the Middle East, with attacks and counterattacks in at least five countries, risking disruption to energy supplies and prices. A global recession could be triggered if the conflict continues to spiral out of control.
- ▪Saudi Arabia has joined the US in carrying out airstrikes inside Iraq, targeting the Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Forces.
- ▪The conflict has expanded across the Middle East, with attacks and counterattacks in at least five countries, including Iraq, Yemen, Jordan, and Egypt.
- ▪The US and Saudi Arabia risk expanding the war in more dangerous directions, including a potential major military offensive against the Houthi militia in Yemen.
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‘Saudi Arabia announced it had joined the US in carrying out a series of airstrikes inside Iraq.’ Photograph: Thaier Al-Sudani/ReutersView image in fullscreen‘Saudi Arabia announced it had joined the US in carrying out a series of airstrikes inside Iraq.’ Photograph: Thaier Al-Sudani/ReutersOpinionUS-Israel war on IranThe US war on Iran is spinning out of controlMohamad BazziTrump’s conflict keeps escalating, with Saudi Arabia joining airstrikes in Iraq and reportedly planning an attack on the Houthis. A recession could followSat 1 Aug 2026 05.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 1 Aug 2026 05.01 EDTShareThe US war against Iran is spiraling out of control. Over the past week, the conflict has expanded across the Middle East, with attacks and counterattacks in at least five other countries.
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