World / The Iran War Is Spurring Global Anger at America Trump’s reckless and unnecessary conflict is hurting allies as well as foes. The brunt of suffering caused by the war is not restricted to the main actors—the United States, Israel, and Iran—but extends across the region and indeed the world. Beyond the regional human cost, the war is also upending the global economy by sending oil and gas prices spiraling. It could well prove an inflection point with relations with the United States, particularly as energy and crucial life-sustaining infrastructure is attacked by Iran. Albusaidi’s comments are a sign of what is likely to be one of the longest lasting legacies of the war: the growing disillusionment of formerly stalwart friends of the United States.

Source: International New York Times March 13, 2026 23:28 UTC