How the War Spread Across the Middle East

After the initial strikes and retaliations, the conflict quickly expanded beyond Iran and Israel.

Multiple countries and groups have become involved.

Proxy Groups Join the Conflict

Several Iranian-aligned groups across the Middle East began launching attacks shortly after the war started.

These groups reportedly targeted:

• Israeli cities

• U.S. military bases

• shipping routes in the Red Sea

Their involvement has increased fears that the conflict could evolve into a multi-front regional war.