Iran War Spreads Globally: France, Sri Lanka, and More Nations Drawn Into Conflict
FFirstpost•05-03-2026, 17:14
Iran War Spreads Globally: France, Sri Lanka, and More Nations Drawn Into Conflict
- •US and Israel launched 'Operation Epic Fury' on February 28, targeting Iran's nuclear program, missile arsenal, and proxy networks.
- •Iran retaliated by attacking US military bases and perceived allies across West Asia, also choking the Strait of Hormuz.
- •The conflict has directly impacted nations like UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, and Azerbaijan.
- •Nations beyond West Asia are also involved: Cyprus, Turkey, France (defensive operations), and Spain (refused US base use).
- •A US submarine torpedoed and sank Iranian warship Iris Dena off Sri Lanka, killing 87 sailors and drawing Sri Lanka into rescue efforts.
