DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran does not want its conflict with Israel to expand to neighbouring countries unless the situation is forced, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday, adding its response had been based on self-defence.

Kharg Island is a small island in the Persian Gulf. It lies 16 miles off the northwest coast of Iran. It's 451 miles from Tehran, Iran's capital — roughly the distance from Detroit to New York City. It is just five miles long,

The country’s exports mostly come from Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. But Israel’s energy facilities are also at risk.

The last time the United States held a national military parade was in June 1991, timed to welcome returning veterans of the 100-day Persian Gulf War.

The attacks prompted the U.K. and Greece to advise shipping fleets to be more cautious in sailing areas like the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz.

Israel’s attacks on Iran renewed fears of war between the countries and immediately threatened the region’s economy.

Even if Iran does not close the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s attacks, much of the maritime shipping industry may stay away given the risks.

The price increase was driven in large part by fears that broader military action could hurt supply from around the Persian Gulf.

The USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier strike group is operating in the Persian Gulf. The U.S. military didn’t appear to surge ships or other military assets in the region that could bolster U.S. or Israel’s defense ahead of Thursday’s attack.