Escalating military conflict between Iran, Israel, and regional partners

The conflict in the Middle East has entered its seventh day, marked by intensified military exchanges. Israeli forces have conducted large-scale airstrikes against targets in Tehran, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched missiles and drones toward Tel Aviv. Concurrently, Iranian drones struck an airport and a school in the Nakhchivan exclave of Azerbaijan, resulting in two injuries and prompting Baku to recall diplomatic staff from Tehran. Hezbollah has engaged in artillery fire along the Lebanese-Israeli border, and Qatar reported the repulsion of a drone attack on the Al Udeid airbase. The United States continues to provide military support, including the approval of thousands of bombs for Israel, while US Central Command reports a 90% reduction in Iranian ballistic missile activity since the start of hostilities. Cyprus remains on high alert with increased security measures at British military bases. Meanwhile, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to vessels from the U.S., Israel, and European nations.