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As fears of a US Iran war rise again, the real danger may not be a headline-grabbing declaration but a rapid chain of retaliation, proxy attacks, and miscalculation. This article breaks down why tensions are climbing—and what could happen next.
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As the US-Iran war reshapes regional calculations, Gulf leaders are rethinking what real security means and moving beyond one-sided dependence on Washington. The result is a faster, more cautious approach to Gulf security alliances, built around hedging, dialogue, and broader partnerships.
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The US-Iran war toll would reach far beyond the battlefield, with civilians, infrastructure, and neighboring countries likely absorbing the first shocks. From mass displacement to economic disruption, the worst-case fallout could quickly turn a regional conflict into a global crisis.
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A US-Iran war could trigger a sharp global growth warning, with the World Bank cautioning that even a limited conflict may send oil prices, shipping costs, and investor confidence tumbling. As tensions rise, the economic shock could spread far beyond the Middle East and hit an already fragile world economy.
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