The conflict between a US-Israeli coalition and Iran has reportedly expanded to include the region's economic lifelines, including oil and water infrastructure, as the war entered its ninth day This escalation marks a significant shift from previous exchanges of air and missile strikes, suggesting a new and potentially more destructive phase of the conflict
The development comes as a diplomatic initiative to de-escalate the situation has stalled. Mediation efforts quietly facilitated by Oman and Qatar were reportedly derailed by a statement from US President Donald Trump and subsequent US and Israeli strikes, which undermined a potential opening for talks The failure of this diplomatic track has coincided with the widening of military objectives to include non-military infrastructure.
Meanwhile, the war continues to cause severe regional travel disruptions, affecting thousands of passengers Widespread airspace closures remain in effect, though some carriers, such as Qatar Airways, have started resuming limited operations on key routes. An Al Jazeera reporter confirmed boarding the first flight from Paris to Doha since Qatar partially reopened its airspace, highlighting the ongoing logistical chaos created by the conflict
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