US-Iran Tensions Soar: What Happens After a Potential Attack?
N
News18•19-02-2026, 12:34
US-Iran Tensions Soar: What Happens After a Potential Attack?
•The US has deployed its largest military force in the Middle East in 23 years, signaling potential preparation for an attack on Iran.
•If the US attacks, Iran has vowed a 'not limited' response, potentially targeting US allies and involving proxy groups like Hezbollah and Houthis.
•The conflict could draw in regional powers like Israel, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, escalating into a major confrontation in the Gulf.
•Russia and China, with their strategic ties to Iran, have warned against US aggression, with China conducting joint naval exercises with Iran.
•A full-scale conflict could lead to a global refugee crisis, significant oil price hikes due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, and worldwide economic instability.
