How Iran is becoming America’s next ‘forever war’
The US-Israeli war against Iran has entered its fifth week, with intense campaigns targeting Iranian military and energy infrastructure. Despite heavy damage, a quick end to the war is unlikely, with Iran continuing to launch retaliatory strikes and the conflict expanding to affect multiple nations and the global economy.
The US-Israeli war against Iran began on February 28, 2026. The war has severely degraded Iranian capabilities but has not yet caused a total regime collapse. Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone barrages targeting Israeli territory, US bases, and Gulf energy facilities. The conflict has expanded to affect multiple nations, including Jordan, Syria, Iraq, and GCC states. The war has shifted from military-on-military engagements to hitting critical infrastructure, with Iran targeting oil and gas facilities and the US and Israel striking key Iranian sites. The conflict's repercussions are felt globally, with Brent crude oil prices spiking over 40-50% and a fertiliser crisis caused by blockades and damage to facilities.
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