The United States has claimed that more than 2,000 targets in Iran have been struck as part of its ongoing military campaign. White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt told reporters on Wednesday that hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones were destroyed, asserting that the US and Israel have now established full air dominance over Iranian airspace. She also said that 20 Iranian naval vessels were destroyed, including a submarine sunk near the Sri Lankan coast.
International analysts cited in the report said the continuing conflict between the United States and Iran has heightened tensions across the Middle East. They warned that the situation could impact global energy prices, trade, and security conditions.
Experts in Bangladesh noted that prolonged instability in the Middle East could affect the safety of Bangladeshi expatriate workers and the flow of remittances. Rising global oil prices could also increase domestic energy costs and put pressure on the national economy.