[Editorial] War in the Middle East: collateral damage
Summary
A month after the USA and Israel launched attacks on Iran, Iran and the USA agreed to a conditional 2-week ceasefire on April 8, 2026. However, strikes continued in Lebanon, and after peace talks failed to come to a resolution an end to the war is no closer at the time of writing and the situation in the region remains precarious. Furthermore, the effects of the US–Israel–Iran war are being felt not only in the regi…
A month after the USA and Israel launched attacks on Iran, Iran and the USA agreed to a conditional 2-week ceasefire on April 8, 2026. However, strikes continued in Lebanon, and after peace talks failed to come to a resolution an end to the war is no closer at the time of writing and the situation in the region remains precarious. Furthermore, the effects of the US–Israel–Iran war are being felt not only in the region, but also globally, and the impact on health care worldwide is under-appreciated and likely long-lasting.