US-Israel War on Iran Enters 16th Day with Escalating Attacks Across Globe

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US and Israeli Forces Continue Attacks Amidst Ongoing Conflict with Iran

Since February 28, thousands of attacks have been reported across multiple countries, resulting in significant damage to infrastructure and loss of life. The conflict has spread across at least a dozen countries, including neighboring Gulf states, and has had a major impact on global oil supplies.

According to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED), an independent conflict monitor, nearly 2,000 distinct events have been documented across at least 29 provinces in Iran since February 28. The majority of these incidents involved multiple attacks employing various types of weaponry, including air and drone strikes, artillery, shelling, missile attacks, remote explosives/IEDs, and “disrupted weapons use”.

US and Israeli forces have primarily targeted Iran’s missile infrastructure, nuclear and military sites, as well as energy facilities, including oil depots in Tehran. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that at least 18 hospitals and health facilities have been hit, resulting in significant loss of life.

Iran has retaliated by launching missile and drone barrages towards Israel and neighboring Gulf countries. The conflict has also resulted in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil artery, and has killed more than 2,300 people in the region.

The US military has employed a range of advanced air and sea-launched weaponry against Iran, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, Precision Strike Missiles, and MQ-9 Reaper drones. Israel has focused on northern Iran, employing its air force to target central and southern regions.

Iran has declared all US financial institutions and other tech and multinational companies in the Middle East as justified targets. The conflict has also resulted in significant displacement of people, with nearly a million forced to evacuate their homes due to Israeli military operations.

The situation remains fluid, with ongoing reports of attacks and retaliatory measures from both sides.

Source: Al Jazeera