Escalating military conflict erupts across the Middle East
The conflict between Israel and Iran, alongside U.S. forces, has intensified significantly since February 28, 2026. Israel has launched airstrikes across Iran, Lebanon, and Beirut, while conducting limited ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks targeting Israel, the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE. Reports indicate casualties in Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Baghdad, with varying accounts of deaths, including high-ranking officials like Ali Larijani and General Soleimani. The U.S. military reported successful strikes on Iranian anti-ship missile facilities near the Strait of Hormuz. International air traffic has been disrupted in the UAE, and global shipping routes face significant threats. Iran claims to have launched approximately 700 missiles and 3,600 drones, while Israel maintains its operations are defensive measures against regional threats.