Why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East war

The United States and Iran have resumed exchanging direct military fire in the Middle East. This conflict is spreading to involve multiple other nations in the region and threatening global trade, particularly oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

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National story. 19 articles from 18 sources. Updated Jul 31, 2026.

Part of The US-Iran war: the US and Israeli strikes and Iran's retaliation

How each side is putting it

Left

5 sources
Ran by 2 outlets· Hawaiitribune Herald, West Hawaii Today
Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Iran war is entangling a growing list of Mideast nations

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Iran war is entangling a growing list of Mideast nations

Ran by 10 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, Seattle Times, +1 more
The Boston GlobeLean Left· Jul 30, 2026

Here’s why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East

Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 30, 2026

Here’s why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 30, 2026

Here's why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East

Center

9 sources
CBS NewsCenter· Jul 30, 2026

Latest on Iran war as conflict appears to expand in Middle East

Ran by 10 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, WTOP Washington DC, +2 more
WHEC RochesterCenter· Jul 30, 2026

Here’s why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 30, 2026

Here’s why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jul 30, 2026

Here's why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East

The RepublicCenter· Jul 30, 2026

Here’s why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East

Foreign PolicyCenter· Jul 30, 2026

Is the U.S.-Iran War Expanding?

WISH-TV IndianapolisLean Left· Jul 30, 2026

Why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East war

WMURCenter· Jul 30, 2026

Is the Iran War expanding? Here's why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East

Right

4 sources
Ran by 10 outlets across the spectrum· Jonesboro Sun, Daily Journal, +1 more
Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 30, 2026

Here's why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East

Daily JournalLean Right· Jul 30, 2026

Here’s why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Jul 30, 2026

Here’s why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East

End Time HeadlinesLean Right· Jul 30, 2026

Middle East Faces Expanded War as Iran and U.S. Reignite Attacks

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  1. Jul 30Middle East Faces Expanded War as Iran and U.S. Reignite Attacks
  2. Jul 30Why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East war

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