ELI5: How does the Iran War hurt neighbors like Saudi Arabia?

The Iran War hurts neighbors like Saudi Arabia because it's like having a really loud and messy fight next door that could spill into your yard.

Imagine you and your neighbor are building sandcastles on the beach. Iran and Saudi Arabia are like those neighbors. They both want the best spot on the beach (influence in the region) and have different ideas about what the best sandcastle should look like (different types of government and beliefs).

Now, they start arguing. This argument gets louder and louder and turns into a sand fight (the Iran War).

Here's how that fight hurts you, even if you're not directly throwing sand:

• Economic Trouble: The fight could scare away tourists (investors) who want to visit your beach, hurting your sandcastle-building business (economy). Imagine people are worried about visiting the beach, so they don't spend money on ice cream or renting shovels.
• Spreading the Fight: Some of your friends might take sides in the fight and start arguing with each other too (supporting different groups in the conflict). Your peaceful sandcastle community starts to have tension.
• Pricey Protections: You might need to build a bigger wall around your sandcastle (increase military spending) to protect it from flying sand or people who get caught up in the fight. Building walls costs money.
• Refugees: People from your neighbor's yard might run to your yard for safety (refugee crisis), making it harder to find space and resources for everyone. More people means less food and space.