“Tips for Staying Safe in Case of a Major Global Conflict”

These operations — described by some reporting as Operation Epic Fury — were aimed at degrading Iranian military capabilities and leadership.

Iran has responded with missile and drone strikes against Israeli territory, U.S. military bases in the Gulf region, and allied countries in the Middle East.

The war has drawn in allied militias and proxy actors, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, which has exchanged fire with Israeli forces.

Airspace closures and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz — a key route for global oil shipments — have contributed to instability in energy markets and economic uncertainty worldwide.