Iran has launched a retaliatory attack against Israel, which has the potential to escalate tensions to a greater degree and increase the likelihood of a wider battle in the region. This is the most important point:

Iran launched dozens of missiles and drones at Israel during a five-hour strike

This was an unparalleled scale. This marked the first direct military attack by Iran on the Jewish state. Israel’s military reported intercepting the vast majority of the missiles outside its territory using aerial defence systems. There were no direct injuries from Iranian strikes in Israel. The strike was carried out in response to an Israeli strike that had happened earlier that month in Damascus, Syria, killing Iranian consular personnel who were working there.

President Joe Biden clarified that the US would not participate in offensive operations against Iran

Netanyahu and President Joe Biden
In this handout photo, released early Sunday local time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with US President Joe Biden on the phone. This photo has been blurred in some parts by the source. Israeli Prime Minister’s Office

(but reaffirmed its commitment to Israel’s security against Iranian threats)

US forces intercepted over 70 drones and at least three ballistic missiles during the attack, with Iran’s strikes largely deemed unsuccessful.

Iran’s Ambassador to the UN warned that any Israeli military aggression would trigger a stronger and more resolute response from Iran

The strikes were specifically in retaliation for an Israeli attack on diplomatic facilities in Damascus, which Iran claimed violated international law and resulted in the death of seven Iranian military advisors. Israel carried out a limited military strike against Iran and is evaluating its effectiveness and the damage caused. While Isfahan’s nuclear facilities were untouched, Iranian state media said that air defence systems were active in other places.

Israel-Iran Conflict

Both countries remain on high alert, with Iran signalling a willingness to escalate its military response if provoked further. The Iran-Israel war scenario, while not fully realized, has taken a significant step towards becoming a more pronounced conflict, drawing attention and concern from global powers and international organizations as the latest missile and drone strikes by Iran on Israel have significantly raised tensions.

As tensions remain high and the situation remains very unpredictable

The entire international community closely monitors the developments in the Middle East.