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Middle EastPublished: 10 August 2026 at 01:16

US and Israel Launch Strikes on Iran, Triggering Months-Long War

On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, starting a war that lasted months, spread to neighboring countries and shook global financial markets.

Foto: The New York Times

On Feb. 28, the United States, together with Israel, launched military strikes against Iran. The attack marked the beginning of a conflict that lasted several months and gradually spread to countries neighboring Iran.

The consequences of the conflict were not confined to the region alone — it also left a noticeable mark on global financial markets, generating instability and concern within the international economy.

Scope and impact of the war

The fact that the fighting continued for months and extended beyond Iran's borders points to the seriousness of the conflict and the broad scale of its impact. The spread of hostilities into neighboring countries signals a worsening of the security situation in a wider Middle Eastern context already marked by high tension.

The reaction of global markets shows that investors and economic actors viewed the conflict as a significant risk factor. Wars of this kind in the region are typically associated with concerns over energy supplies and broader economic instability that can affect countries far beyond the immediate conflict zone.

Detailed information about the course of the fighting, the specific parties involved in particular battles, and how the conflict was ultimately resolved remains unclear for now. Still, it is already evident that this event has become one of the most significant international security issues in recent times, affecting both regional stability and the global economy.

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