There is the distinct possibility that a more radical, aggressive faction within Iran’s armed forces could seize power and accelerate broader warfare. Already, Iran has retaliated with missile strikes in Kuwait, Saudi, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, while also targeting the cities of Haifa and Beit Shemesh in Israel, among others. There is also undoubtedly a huge anxiety across the region — as well as the wider world — that a chaotic end to the regime in Tehran will spark many unintended consequences. The attack on Iran is a clear violation of the UN Charter, especially so in the absence of any clear, credible, or imminent threat from Iran to America or Israel. Experts suggest that, while rate changes by Irish Life Health and Level Health were expected, the scale of them was not, and the unfortunate consequence is that many people are set to be priced out of the market.

Source: Irish Examiner March 02, 2026 01:34 UTC