A month into the US-Iran conflict, the situation remains volatile, with both sides continuing to exchange drone and missile strikes. The conflict, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, has resulted in over 1,200 deaths and widespread destruction across the Gulf region.
The key waterway, the Strait of Hormuz, has been closed, disrupting global oil supplies and sending prices skyrocketing. The US has imposed deadlines on Iran, but the country has mocked these deadlines, calling them a negotiating tactic.
Pakistan has offered to mediate the conflict, but Iran has rejected this offer, calling it a cover-up for US troop deployments. The US has sent a contingent of 2,500 Marines to the region, and another is on its way, while ordering 1,000 paratroopers to the theatre.
The conflict has also affected major cities in the Gulf, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which have been targeted by projectiles. The property market in these cities is under pressure due to the disruptions caused by the war.
As the conflict enters its second month, the situation remains uncertain, with both sides refusing to back down. The world waits with bated breath as the situation unfolds.
