Iran war expansion fears grow as attacks widen across Middle East

Violence in the Middle East has escalated, with Iran attacking US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, Israel bombing southern Lebanon, and Houthi rebels in Yemen attacking a cargo vessel. These actions complicate US President Donald Trump’s peace efforts, as Iran demands an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and Hezbollah rejects related talks. The Houthi attacks also threaten the Red Sea, a key trade route.