Involved Countries

16 nations directly or indirectly involved in the conflict

TargetPrimary target of military operationsCoalition LeaderLeading military operationsCoalitionParticipating in military operationsCoalition AllyProviding support to coalition forcesAffectedImpacted but not directly fightingMediatorSeeking diplomatic resolution
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Iran

target

Primary target of coalition strikes on nuclear and military infrastructure.

Target
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United States

leader

Leading coalition air strikes against Iranian military and nuclear facilities.

Coalition leader
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Israel

coalition

Participating in strikes on Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure. Targeted by Hezbollah from Lebanon.

Direct combatant
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United Kingdom

coalition

Authorized US use of British air bases after Iranian drone struck UK base in Cyprus.

Direct combatant
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United Arab Emirates

neutral involved

Hit by ~800 Iranian projectiles. Strikes on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah and Jebel Ali Port.

Attacked by Iran
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Bahrain

neutral involved

Iranian drones targeted US Navy 5th Fleet HQ in Manama and struck residential buildings.

Attacked by Iran
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Kuwait

neutral involved

Attacked by Iran on day one of the war, resulting in the first American casualties.

Attacked by Iran
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Saudi Arabia

ally

Coalition use of airspace and bases. Iran attacked US bases and the US embassy in Riyadh.

Coalition ally / Attacked
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Oman

neutral involved

Iran expanded strikes to US bases in Oman on the second day of the war.

Attacked by Iran
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Azerbaijan

neutral involved

Iranian drones struck Nakhchivan airport and civilian areas on March 5. Mobilizing military in response.

Attacked by Iran
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Lebanon

neutral involved

Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel from Lebanese territory. Government banned Hezbollah military activities.

Proxy conflict
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Cyprus

ally

UK air base on Cyprus struck by Iranian drone. Used as staging ground for coalition operations.

Coalition base / Attacked
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Iraq

neutral involved

Airspace used for coalition operations. Iranian-backed militias active within borders.

Affected territory
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Turkey

mediator

NATO member condemning Iranian strikes on third countries. Supporting Azerbaijan, seeking diplomatic resolution.

Diplomatic
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Russia

mediator

Calling for ceasefire at UN Security Council.

Diplomatic
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China

mediator

Offering mediation. Major importer of Iranian oil, economically affected.

Diplomatic / Economic