Abstract

The 2026 Iran–US–Israel War emerged as a short-duration but high-intensity conflict that reshaped modern strategic thinking. Initiated on 28 February 2026 through coordinated US–Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear, military, and leadership targets—including the reported killing of Ali Khamenei—the conflict rapidly escalated into a regional and global crisis.This article critically evaluates available analyses to provide a structured understanding of the evolving crisis and its systemic implications.