One month has passed since the ongoing war between America and Iran. Former US Army officer and government advisor Abbas Dahouk said that Iran’s attacking power is a major blow to America. The way Iran is retaliating even after facing heavy bombardment for a month has put American experts into thinking. The impact of this war is now clearly visible on neighboring countries like United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait and Bahrain, due to which there is an atmosphere of fear among the migrants living there.
What is the latest situation of war between Iran and America?
US President Donald Trump has claimed that his army has completely destroyed military bases on Iran’s Kharg Island. Trump says that he can end this war in two to three weeks. However, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied any talks with the US. They have warned that if Iran’s oil or power plants are attacked, they will attack the bases of American companies throughout the Middle East. So far, about 1,450 people have died in Iran in this war that started on February 28 and more than 43,000 houses have been destroyed.
What was the impact on the Gulf countries and the expatriates living there?
The fire of war is now slowly reaching the neighboring countries, due to which there is increased concern about the safety of Indians and other expatriates working there. There have been reports of damage from different parts of the Gulf in the last 24 hours. Iran has also appealed to its neighboring countries to expel foreign forces. The main events that occurred due to the war can be seen in the table given below:
Country/Territory Incident Details UAE (Fujairah) One foreign national died after being hit by debris from the downing of an Iranian drone. Kuwait and Bahrain There have been reports of fires and damage in some areas due to the Iranian attacks. Iraq (Erbil) A drone strike near Erbil airport caused damage and a journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad. Qatar has described the attacks on neighboring countries as a sign of danger. Syria Syria has said that unless it is attacked, it will stay away from this fight. Peace talks Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt are trying to find a way out through talks.