In recent days, a dramatic escalation in missile and drone strikes by Iran has transformed a regional confrontation into one of the most dangerous security crises in the Middle East in decades. What began with US and Israeli strikes on Iranian soil has quickly spiraled into a widespread wave of retaliatory attacks that are reshaping alliances, rattling economies and raising fears of a much larger war.

Missile Barrages Across the Region

After coordinated US-Israeli military strikes on Iran including attacks on missile sites and key infrastructure Tehran responded with a barrage of ballistic missiles and armed drones targeting not only Israeli territory, but also US bases and Gulf states. Iranian missiles have struck cities and strategic facilities in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and others. They have damaged airports, ports and oil infrastructure, and, in some cases, caused civilian........

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