Middle East War Enters 100th Day: A Comprehensive Look at Its Multifaceted Impacts

The Middle East regional war, which began when the US joined Israel in striking Iran on February 28, has entered its 100th day. Al Jazeera has compiled information on multiple facets, including death tolls by country, global economic impacts, and the prospects for a peace agreement.

Preliminary data shows 3,468 deaths in Iran, at least 3,593 in Lebanon, and 29 in the Persian Gulf states. Attacks by the Tehran administration have resulted in the deaths of 26 Israeli soldiers and 13 US military personnel.

However, the situation may change, and casualty figures could be revised as more information becomes public.

Despite a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel in mid-April, Israeli forces continue to strike southern Lebanon.

Attacks by Israeli forces have displaced over 1 million Lebanese people. Israeli forces currently occupy nearly one-fifth of Lebanese territory, approximately 2,000 square kilometers.

According to ship tracking data, approximately 607 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz between February 28 and May 31, an average of nearly 7 per day, far below the pre-war shipping volume of about 100 ships per day.

Due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, global oil inventories are declining at a record pace, raising concerns about depletion if the war continues.

Before the war, Brent crude oil was around $70 per barrel. One week after the war began, prices broke through $100 per barrel, briefly approaching $120, before settling back to around $100.

According to Al Jazeera statistics, at least 146 countries worldwide have raised gasoline prices since the end of February.

Global stock markets initially fell sharply due to the war. By the end of March, the US S&P 500 index had fallen 9.1% from its previous high.

Despite the war's impact, driven by the artificial intelligence semiconductor boom, the S&P 500 index has recently recovered and hit a new all-time high.

With Pakistan's mediation, the US and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire in early April. The agreement aimed to halt military combat and restart diplomatic negotiations. The Tehran administration also agreed to allow some vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The two countries subsequently held talks in Pakistan, but negotiations broke down over nuclear issues without reaching an agreement. The US announced a naval blockade against Iran in mid-April.