Involved Countries
16 nations directly or indirectly involved in the conflict
Iran
targetPrimary target of coalition strikes on nuclear and military infrastructure.
TargetUnited States
leaderLeading coalition air strikes against Iranian military and nuclear facilities.
Coalition leaderIsrael
coalitionParticipating in strikes on Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure. Targeted by Hezbollah from Lebanon.
Direct combatantUnited Kingdom
coalitionAuthorized US use of British air bases after Iranian drone struck UK base in Cyprus.
Direct combatantUnited Arab Emirates
neutral involvedHit by ~800 Iranian projectiles. Strikes on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah and Jebel Ali Port.
Attacked by IranBahrain
neutral involvedIranian drones targeted US Navy 5th Fleet HQ in Manama and struck residential buildings.
Attacked by IranKuwait
neutral involvedAttacked by Iran on day one of the war, resulting in the first American casualties.
Attacked by IranSaudi Arabia
allyCoalition use of airspace and bases. Iran attacked US bases and the US embassy in Riyadh.
Coalition ally / AttackedOman
neutral involvedIran expanded strikes to US bases in Oman on the second day of the war.
Attacked by IranAzerbaijan
neutral involvedIranian drones struck Nakhchivan airport and civilian areas on March 5. Mobilizing military in response.
Attacked by IranLebanon
neutral involvedHezbollah launched attacks on Israel from Lebanese territory. Government banned Hezbollah military activities.
Proxy conflictCyprus
allyUK air base on Cyprus struck by Iranian drone. Used as staging ground for coalition operations.
Coalition base / AttackedIraq
neutral involvedAirspace used for coalition operations. Iranian-backed militias active within borders.
Affected territoryTurkey
mediatorNATO member condemning Iranian strikes on third countries. Supporting Azerbaijan, seeking diplomatic resolution.
DiplomaticRussia
mediatorCalling for ceasefire at UN Security Council.
DiplomaticChina
mediatorOffering mediation. Major importer of Iranian oil, economically affected.
Diplomatic / Economic