Explanation

• Cold War was a period of political and military tension after World War II.
• Main rivalry: United States (USA) vs. Soviet Union (USSR).
• It lasted roughly from 1947 to 1991.
• Conflict involved arms race, space race, and ideological competition.

Last verified on 07-02-2026

Explanation

As of September 2026, the country involved in the major military escalation with Iran is the United States (U.S.).

Conflict Background:

In February 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran, beginning a much wider war.

Iran responded with missile and drone attacks against U.S. forces and U.S. allies in the Middle East.

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Explanation

• Attack Date: 24 February 2022, before 5:00 a.m. Kyiv time
  • Declared By: Vladimir Putin as “special military operation”
  • Territorial Control: Russia controls ~1.8% area around Kharkiv (east Ukraine)
  • Reason: Rising tensions due to Russian military buildup in 2021

Additional information:

• Capital: Moscow
• Area: 17.1 million km²
• Currency: Russian Ruble
• Population: 144.1 million (2020, World Bank)
• Continent: Europe & Asia

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• Main issue: Territorial and political conflict
• Key areas: Gaza Strip, West Bank, East Jerusalem
• Beginning of the broader conflict: 1948 Arab–Israeli War
• Palestinian territories: Gaza Strip and West Bank
• Major peace agreement: Oslo Accords (1993)

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Explanation

The three principal Axis Powers in World War II were Germany, Italy, and Japan.

1. Germany — led by Adolf Hitler; dominant power in continental Europe.
2. Italy — led by Benito Mussolini; sought dominance in the Mediterranean.
3. Japan — led by its imperial government; expanded across East Asia and the Pacific.

The Tripartite Pact formally linked Germany, Italy, and Japan in 1940.

• They fought against the Allied Powers, including Britain, France, the Soviet Union, China, and later the United States.

Last verified on 11-08-2026