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How the War in Iran Is Affecting Its Northern and Eastern Neighbors
April 21, 2026
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When the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran began on Feb. 28, there were immediate impacts on the countries to Iran’s west — as Iran struck multiple Gulf Arab states and Jordan, Iraq absorbed direct attacks while facing renewed risks of internal stability, Israel launched intensive airstrikes and ground operations in Lebanon, and other countries and territories in the region struggled to cope with short-term and potential long-term ripple effects.
However, Iran’s neighbors to its north and east are not immune to the risks — and opportunities — that the war poses. We asked five experts to assess the impact of the The post How the War in Iran Is Affecting Its Northern and Eastern Neighbors appeared first on War on the Rocks.
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