AFP presents a visual story of 105 photographs taken between August 18 and August 28, 2026, documenting the effects of six months of war in the Middle East as felt across the United States. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a massive offensive against Iran, igniting a war that swiftly engulfed the region and hit global energy markets. Six months on, the US and the Islamic republic remain locked in conflict, with no sign of an imminent resolution despite repeated rounds of negotiations. Search for all these reportage images using: US-Iran-Economy-war-six months-reportage-visual story Search "REPORTAGE" to source all feature, magazine and visual stories. (Photo by Patrick T. FALLON and Angela WEISS / AFP via Getty Images)