The escalating conflict poses significant risks to regional stability and global economic security. Gulf states, including Kuwait and Jordan, have already suffered infrastructure damage, and Iran has threatened to target major ports in the region. The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply passes, is at risk of closure, potentially driving up global oil prices. The conflict could also draw in additional countries, including Israel, which has warned of retaliation if attacked. The humanitarian toll is also mounting, with civilian and military casualties on the rise.