The nature of warfare is one of escalation. We have seen this happening in this war and there is no reason to believe it will stop with all three main players in such entrenched positions.
Possible - but by no means exclusive - further signs of escalation:
1. The GCC move to a more offensive posture. Recent messaging indicates a preparedness to take this action.
2. Iranian terrorist attacks outside the area of operations.
3. Further attacks on oil/ gas production facilities. Already threatened.
4. Further attacks on desalination infrastructure.
5. Houthi. Houthi action in the Red Sea has been muted. As oil exports start increasing through there, Houthi attacks on shipping at the behest of their Iranian paymasters is a distinct possibility.
6. Lebanon. This front is given less attention but increasing Israeli activity moving north through central Beirut is possible. Already refugees fleeing to Syria! Another Gaza?
7. USMC action. For various reasons I'd rule out Kharg but islands in the SoH are a possibility.
8. Deployment of more grounds troops, airborne or USMC , in theatre.
9. Turkey. Media reports of 3 confirmed missile attacks on Turkey. Article 5?
Just my thoughts at the moment. Does anyone care to add?
Last edited by larssnowpharter; 20th March 2026 at 17:19.