The escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has sent shockwaves across the Middle East, with the US embassy in Baghdad being hit by a strike, and the region's oil prices soaring. The war, which began on February 28th, has resulted in a series of strikes, counter-strikes, and the loss of civilian lives. The US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, targeting what they claimed were imminent threats, while Iran responded with counter-strikes on Israel and Gulf states. The impact of the war has been felt across the region, with oil prices skyrocketing and travel chaos ensuining. The US embassy in Baghdad was attacked, with smoke rising from the building, and the Lebanese health ministry reported the deaths of at least 12 medics in an Israeli strike. The conflict has also led to the evacuation of areas in Qatar and the issuance of evacuation warnings in western Iran. The human cost of the war continues to rise, with thousands of deaths reported across the Middle East, and the US has sent additional forces to the Gulf, including an amphibious ready group, to protect commercial shipping and consider limited amphibious landings. The war has also raised questions about the targeting of civilian infrastructure and the potential for a wider conflict in the region.
