Iran War Impacts
By Maria fernandez | aug 28, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (SCPDA) - Missile strikes last seconds, but their consequences can last for decades worldwide. Those consequences include shifting political alliances, rising energy costs, and growing security concerns. For Stanton College Preparatory School students, the war in Iran serves as a reminder of the influence that events in one region can have worldwide.
While most news coverage focuses on the conflict itself, there are broader implications for international diplomacy, economic stability, and global security. According to the analysts at the Council on Foreign Relations and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the conflict has expanded through sanctions and military partnerships. Government sanctions have pressured Iran economically by restricting trade and finances. At the same time, military partnerships have strengthened cooperation among allied nations to prevent the conflict from expanding into a broader regional war.
The global consequences did not emerge in isolation. They grew from a conflict that escalated rapidly and in multiple countries across the Middle East. According to an article published in USA Today in March 2026 entitled “‘No aborts. Good luck,’ Trump told troops before Iran attack” by Cybele Mayes Osterman, the United States launched a strike against Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, following escalating tensions regarding Iran's nuclear program. An article published by the Institute for Global Affairs on May 19, 2026, entitled “How Americans View the Iran War,” mentioned that Iran targeted U.S. bases across the Middle East, attacked allies in the Persian Gulf, and closed the Strait of Hormuz.
As the conflict continues, its effects extend beyond government leaders, influencing the daily lives of people around the world. Its effects are no longer limited to governments and military leaders. As images and coverage emerge from outlets such as the Associated Press, the destruction, civilian casualties, and political debates have reached classrooms through social media and news coverage, leading to students developing their own perspectives on the war.
“It is unfair how [the United States] is treating the Iranians,” senior Leon Adamson said. “Yes, they have made serious attacks [against us], but I think the United States is overdoing it by attacking children and hospitals.”
The conflict has created widespread humanitarian concerns throughout Iran. According to a 2026 United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Regional Office, civilians have faced displacement, shortages of resources, and critical infrastructure damage as fighting continues. The population displacement has placed burdens on host communities, urban centers, and resource-poor countries, which has limited the ability for other countries in the region to receive refugees. According to the Council on Foreign Relations, the war’s influence goes far beyond humanitarian and military consequences. This conflict has reshaped economic and political priorities across the world. People are often concerned about how the war has disrupted oil flows through the United States.
In a CNN article originally published in March 2026 entitled “What 100 days of the war with Iran has looked so far,” senior reporter David Goldman wrote, “oil prices were about to surge on the fear that Iran could retaliate against the U.S. and Israel’s attack by closing off the Strait of Hormuz. But it signaled the turbulence to come as oil eventually spiked to above $100 a barrel, leading to a steady rise in U.S. gasoline prices and concerns of wider inflation to come.”
Energy costs have spiked, with oil and gas prices increasing inflation and the cost of everyday goods. In a 2026 article entitled “The global price tag of war in the Middle East,” political economist Robert Muggah wrote that Brent crude oil, the international benchmark used to price much of the world’s oil, jumped about 15% in the opening days of the conflict, while shipping and insurance costs added to the economic burden. Beyond the economic consequences, the conflict has also reshaped political priorities around the world. There was a division between students’ opinions regarding which government they supported.
“The current polarization that is happening will become more severe because of the [Iran] war that is going on,” freshman Keerthana Ramkumar said. “Personally, I am not very supportive of our [American] government because of the economic downfall, poverty, and job loss that is happening.”
The public’s support and unity are now just as important as military strength in sustaining the war. The Middle East Council on Global Affairs said that the war has reshaped domestic policy and influenced public opinion. The Center for Strategic and International Studies mentioned that in the United States, Republicans generally emphasize national security and support military action, while Democrats criticize the war as costly and favor diplomatic solutions. Although the conflict continues to grow, its political, economic, and humanitarian effects have already reached far beyond the Middle East.
“I believe that through diplomacy, anything can be achieved. Despite knowing that Iran won’t always be up for negotiations, it is better to attempt diplomacy than invade a country and murder people over this war,” freshman Jason Jaro said.
For Stanton students, the conflict is more than an international headline. It is a reminder that events taking place thousands of miles away can influence economies, politics, and everyday life at home. Even though the future remains uncertain, its effects have already shaped the lives of millions. For many students, the war serves as a reminder that global events are no longer distant; they are interconnected with the world they live in every day.