Iran says it can fight US‑Israel war six months
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- Revolutionary Guards said on March 8 they could sustain an intense war against the United States and Israel for six months at the current fighting pace.
- Israel struck a hotel in central Beirut that housed Quds Force commanders, killing at least four people and damaging the building, and also hit fuel storage facilities in Tehran used for military infrastructure.
- Saudi Arabia intercepted more than a dozen drones aimed at Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter as the conflict spread.
- Qatar reported that Iran fired two cruise missiles and ten ballistic missiles at it on March 7, and UAE forces intercepted incoming missiles and drones, with a projectile crashing at Dubai airport.
- Kuwait said an attack hit fuel tanks at its international airport and its national oil company cut crude production over threats to the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump attended the return of six American service members killed in a drone strike on a U.S. base in Kuwait on March 1, underscoring U.S. involvement.
- Wang Yi warned that the war "should never have happened," emphasizing that a strong fist does not mean a strong reason.
Why it matters: The six‑month war claim signals a prolonged conflict that could cripple regional oil flows, as Kuwait cuts crude and the Strait of Hormuz faces threats, while neighboring states like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE confront missile and drone attacks, heightening security costs and market volatility.
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