Which time when with what start date, and who specifically are you referring to because it’s such a tangled cluster-fuck.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday, the courts' spokesperson said on Thursday, hours after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed over its war with Iran.
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Canada's main stock index opened little changed on Thursday, as a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire kept risk sentiment in check, offsetting gains in energy stocks as oil prices climbed.
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Russia will see revenue from its biggest single oil tax double to $9 billion in April due to the oil and gas crisis triggered by the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran, Reuters calculations showed on Thursday.
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Iran has never attacked anyone.
Iran has not launched a full-scale conventional ground invasion of another sovereign country in modern history (post-1979 Islamic Revolution), unlike many nations that have initiated large-scale wars of conquest. Its military engagements have primarily been defensive (e.g., responding to Iraq's 1980 invasion during the Iran-Iraq War) or involved indirect support for proxy militias and non-state actors, as well as targeted missile, drone, or terrorist-style strikes.f0274b
Historical Context (Pre-2026)
Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988): Iraq invaded Iran first. Iran later conducted offensives into Iraqi territory but did not initiate the conflict or seek permanent occupation.e22525
Iran has not started major interstate wars as the aggressor in over two centuries in the conventional sense. Claims of "Iran has never attacked anyone" often overlook proxy activities and specific strikes.887e55
Iran has long been accused of supporting proxy groups (e.g., Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthis in Yemen, various Shiite militias in Iraq and Syria) that have carried out attacks, assassinations, or bombings in or against targets in countries including:
Lebanon (via Hezbollah, including 1983 bombings targeting U.S. and French forces).
Israel (via Hezbollah, Hamas, and direct support).
Saudi Arabia (e.g., 1996 Khobar Towers bombing linked to Iranian-backed groups).
Argentina (1994 AMIA bombing attributed to Iranian/Hezbollah involvement).
United States and its assets abroad (e.g., embassy and barracks bombings in the 1980s; later proxy rocket/drone attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, Syria, and Jordan).1fec62
These are typically not direct state-on-state attacks by the Iranian military but sponsorship of non-state actors.
2026 Iran War (Ongoing/Recent Escalation)
In early 2026, amid a broader conflict involving U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets (nuclear sites, leadership, and infrastructure), Iran launched direct retaliatory missile and drone barrages. These targeted Israel and multiple countries hosting U.S. military bases or facilities, hitting energy infrastructure, airports, embassies, and bases. Reports indicate Iran struck or attempted strikes in at least 10–15 countries or territories, with varying degrees of confirmed impact, casualties, and interception rates.8c3782
Directly or primarily targeted countries (based on reported Iranian missile/drone strikes):
Israel: Multiple waves of ballistic missiles and drones targeting cities, airports, and areas near nuclear facilities (e.g., Dimona). Caused injuries and damage.6fe068
Saudi Arabia: Strikes on Riyadh, eastern province energy facilities (e.g., Jubail petrochemical sites), Prince Sultan Air Base (injuring U.S. troops), and oil-related targets.852097
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Attacks on Abu Dhabi, Dubai (airports, hotels, residential areas), Al Dhafra Air Base, and gas complexes.bebc8e
Bahrain: Strikes near U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama, residential areas; refinery and infrastructure hits.5615ef
Kuwait: Missile and drone barrages on Kuwait International Airport, Ali Al Salem Air Base, and other sites; reported casualties including soldiers.0b2c80
Qatar: Hits on Al Udeid Air Base and energy facilities.d16480
Oman: Attacks on U.S. bases and other targets.bbf9ed
Jordan: Missile/drone strikes on U.S. installations.fafb13
Iraq: Strikes including on Erbil (airport and U.S. consulate area); proxy militias also active.92e672
Cyprus: Drones struck British RAF bases (Akrotiri and Dhekelia sovereign base areas).a02d4d
Additional or spillover mentions (less consistently confirmed as direct Iranian launches, sometimes debris, overflights, or proxy-related):
Azerbaijan (drones crossing borders, damaging an airport).624dc8
Turkey (impacts or interceptions reported in some accounts).ceb875
Syria and Lebanon (Iranian/Hezbollah actions intertwined with the conflict).
Some reports aggregate these as Iran "attacking" or impacting up to 15 countries when including proxies, U.S. assets, or indirect effects. Many strikes were intercepted by defenses, and Iran framed them as retaliation for attacks on its soil. Casualties varied: dozens reported across Gulf states and Israel, including civilians and military personnel.741cb6
Distinctions
Direct vs. Proxy: Most pre-2026 actions were proxy-based (funding, arming, training groups like Hezbollah or Houthis). 2026 saw more direct Iranian ballistic/drone launches.
Attacks on U.S. personnel/bases: Common pattern via proxies (e.g., in Iraq/Syria/Jordan) or direct in 2026.
Context matters: Many 2026 strikes occurred during active warfare initiated by U.S./Israeli operations against Iran.
This list draws from reported events and should be viewed in the full geopolitical context of retaliation, alliances, and ongoing conflicts. Situations evolve rapidly; for the absolute latest developments, refer to multiple verified news sources. Iran maintains it has not sought aggressive conquest but responds to perceived threats.
