According to reports, at least 7,000 people have been killed since the beginning of the war. The death toll includes 3,593 people in Lebanon, 3,468 in Iran, and 29 across the Gulf states. In addition, 26 Israeli civilians and 13 US soldiers were killed in Iranian attacks.

Israeli airstrikes and ground operations have displaced more than one million people in Lebanon. Israeli forces have advanced deep into southern Lebanon and, according to reports, now control nearly 20 percent of the country’s territory.

Meanwhile, US and Israeli attacks on Iran forced more than three million people to flee their homes during the first two weeks of the conflict. Key infrastructure, military facilities, and civilian areas across Iran suffered extensive damage.

One of the war’s most significant consequences has been the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas supplies previously passed.

The suspension of commercial activity in the strategic waterway, combined with US restrictions on Iranian ports, has severely impacted global energy markets.

Global crude oil prices have nearly doubled. Brent crude, which traded at around $70 per barrel before the conflict, surged past $100 and at times approached $120 per barrel.

Experts say rising energy costs have fueled inflation worldwide, increasing the cost of food, transportation, and industrial production.

Reports indicate that petrol prices have risen in at least 146 countries since late February.

Asian nations, which rely heavily on Gulf oil imports, have been among the hardest hit, while African and Latin American countries have also experienced sharp increases in fuel costs.

Global stock markets have likewise been affected, with US, European, and Asian indices experiencing significant volatility as investors reacted to developments on the battlefield and diplomatic front.

Several attempts were made to secure a ceasefire and revive negotiations. On April 8, a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was brokered by Pakistan. However, only hours later, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon reignited tensions.

Further talks between Washington and Tehran were held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, but the negotiations collapsed over disagreements regarding Iran’s nuclear programme.

Analysts believe that although all sides express a desire to end the conflict, major obstacles remain, including the nuclear issue, regional security concerns, and a deep lack of trust between the parties.

President Donald Trump’s domestic standing has also been affected by the war. Recent polling shows his approval rating hovering around 40 percent, while a majority of Americans express dissatisfaction with his performance.

According to analysts, despite 100 days of conflict, neither a lasting ceasefire nor a comprehensive diplomatic agreement has been achieved, leaving both the Middle East and the global economy facing continued uncertainty.