Operation Epic Fury — the US-Israel military strikes on Iran — represents one of the most significant escalations in Middle East tensions in decades. With the Doomsday Clock already at 85 seconds to midnight, could this crisis push it even closer?
A widening conflict in the Middle East involving nuclear-armed or nuclear-threshold states could push the clock past 85 seconds — potentially the largest single advance in its history.
Doomsday Clock 2026: Current time and full analysis | Complete timeline of all changes
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