Israel-U.S. Iran war risks dragging NATO deeper after strike on Italian base
Published on Mar 13, 2026 08:57 am IST
The Israel-U.S. war with Iran is widening, with NATO-linked military sites now coming under attack in the Middle East. Italy confirmed that an Iranian drone struck a military vehicle at its base in Erbil, Iraq’s Kurdistan region—part of NATO’s broader mission supporting Kurdish forces. The incident raises fears that Iran’s retaliation against the U.S. and Israel could drag NATO allies deeper into the conflict, especially as American bases and diplomatic missions in Iraq face increasing threats.
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