Country by country, here’s how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East

The escalating Middle East conflict is affecting nearly every country in the region, causing casualties, property damage, and major disruptions to airspace, shipping routes, and diplomatic operations.

Governments are urging citizens to leave as commercial flights are cancelled, Gulf airspace is closed, and ports such as the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted. The US has evacuated personnel from six nations, including the UAE, and advised citizens from 14 countries to leave.

Iran: The country has suffered the highest casualties, with at least 787 killed, including over 160 in a strike on an elementary school in Minab. US-Israeli operations have targeted nuclear facilities, missile launchers, government buildings in Tehran, and leadership compounds, reportedly killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and senior military officials. Airspace is closed.

Israel and Palestinian Territories: Iranian missile attacks have killed 11 people. The extent of damage to military installations remains undisclosed. Commercial airspace is closed.

Lebanon: Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah sites in Beirut following missile and drone attacks. At least 52 people were killed, and 154 were wounded. The US Embassy has closed temporarily, though flights are partially operational.

Saudi Arabia: Iranian drones targeted the US Embassy in Riyadh and the Ras Tanura oil refinery, causing minor damage. Airspace is partially closed.

Kuwait: US Embassy attacks and Iranian strikes killed several personnel, including six US soldiers. Civilian casualties include one dead and 32 injured migrant workers. Airspace is closed.

United Arab Emirates: Three foreign workers were killed in strikes. Dubai's airport and hotels along the coast sustained damage, and Iranian drones hit two Amazon data centres. Airspace is closed.

Egypt: Shipping disruptions through the Suez Canal are impacting the economy. Commercial flights operate with some cancellations.

Jordan: Intercepted Iranian projectiles injured five people. Airspace is restricted at night.

Qatar: Iranian attacks targeted energy facilities. Airspace is closed.

Iraq: US-Israeli strikes on Iranian proxy sites killed militia members. Drone and missile attacks targeted US bases in Irbil. Oil production at Rumaila fields halted due to shipping disruptions. Airspace is closed.

Bahrain: A strike killed one Asian worker and injured two others; drone debris impacted an Amazon data centre. Airspace is closed.

Syria: Iranian missile debris caused minor injuries in southern provinces. Airspace is closed.

Oman: Drone attacks struck major ports at Salalah and Duqm, and at least one vessel was hit offshore. Airspace remains open, though many flights are cancelled.

The conflict continues to escalate, with civilian casualties mounting and regional economies and travel networks under severe strain.