On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, initiating a war with wide-ranging consequences for Iran and the broader region and devastating effects for their populations. Already, millions have been displaced and thousands killed. But this war is not a sudden rupture. It is the culmination of longer-term forces and its effects extend beyond the headlines. MERIP asked our contributors and editors to reflect on how we got here, where things may be headed and which dynamics, from Christian Zionism to the crisis of Gulf security to the impact on Afghanistan, they think, demand closer attention. These 11 perspectives are not exhaustive, but they offer a critical lens on the present moment.
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https://www.merip.org/2026/03/war-across-boundaries-perspectives-on-iran-and-a-region-under-siege/
