23/06/2025
The dispute between Iran, Israel, and America has escalated significantly, with recent military actions and counter-actions taken by each side. Here's what's happening:
*Key Events:*
- *US Bombs Iran*: The US launched airstrikes on three of Iran's key nuclear sites, dubbed "Operation Midnight Hammer", in response to Iran's alleged drone strike on an Israeli target in northern Iraq.
- *Iran's Response*: Iran launched a barrage of missiles against Israel, wounding over 80 people, mostly lightly. Israel's defense systems, like Arrow and Iron Dome, intercepted over 90% of the missiles, but the defense costs are estimated to be around $285 million per night.
- *Israel's Actions*: Israel has been seeking to annihilate the Hamas militant group, an Iranian ally, in the Gaza Strip, where war still rages after Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel ¹ ² ³.
*Positions of the Parties:*
- *US*: The US has reinforced naval and air assets in the region, signaling support for Israel but also stressing deterrence. US President Donald Trump warned of additional strikes if Iran retaliates against US forces.
- *Iran*: Iran's foreign minister warned that American military involvement "would be very, very dangerous for everyone."
- *Israel*: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump's decision to attack Iran, while the Israeli military is preparing for the possibility of a lengthy war ¹ ⁴ ⁵.
*Global Concerns:*
- *UN Reaction*: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed grave alarm over the US use of force, calling it a "dangerous escalation."
- *Potential Consequences*: The conflict could reshape regional alliances and global security, influencing technology markets, cybersecurity, and defense tech stocks ⁵ ⁶.
