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The escalation spiral and Irans targeting strategy

West Asia's conflict has escalated from covert actions to open, multi-theater confrontations, driven by Iran-Israel tensions and Gaza. Iran is now targeting critical infrastructure like data, energy, and water, transforming the region into a vulnerable fault line. This escalation threatens global trade and finance, with no clear victory in sight.

8 Mar 2026 11:53 am