The recent crisis in the Middle East escalated after Iran launched a direct drone attack on Israel. Israel responded by shooting down all the drones before they reached their territory, resulting in tension between the two countries. After six days of deliberation, Israel carried out a retaliatory attack by firing rockets at an area in Iran. No official confirmation of the attack was initially provided by either side.
While there was criticism within Israel regarding the handling of the situation, American sources confirmed the attack and stated that the USA was not involved. Efforts were made by various global entities to prevent further escalation of conflict between Israel and Iran. The G7 and the European Commission announced new sanctions on Iran while emphasizing the need to calm the situation in Gaza.
Analysts believe that the recent attacks do not point to a major conflict and that both Israel and Iran have the opportunity to de-escalate the situation. Ultimately, messages have been sent urging both sides to avoid further conflict as it is not in anyone’s best interest. The focus now is on calming tensions and finding a resolution that maintains the security of all parties involved.