Many countries involved in Iran "conflict"

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https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/iran-war-countries-gulf-qatar-us

This list says 16. Another article says 20. 

Brian, you're the military expert (s). How many countries does it take to make it a "world war"? I'd say it's getting close. Note that China and Russia aren't mentioned; but they're definitely involved. 

The world is playing chess. Trump is playing tic-tac-toe at best.  And his sycophant minions aren't any better. And Trump calls it a "little excursion". 

Anybody want their family members risking life/limb for an outing in the desert? 

If it didn't mean American lives, I'd root for more of the same. Best way to get multiple Republicans unelected in '26. But I'd just as soon things improve.