US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Trigger Widespread Retaliatory Attacks in Middle East

In late February, joint US and Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and aiming to weaken Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities. Despite significant damage, Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region, striking military bases, energy infrastructure, and diplomatic sites in multiple countries, including the UAE and Cyprus. These actions have expanded the conflict's reach, involving a broader range of regional and international actors.