Tensions across the Middle East have dramatically escalated, shattering a fragile ceasefire that had been in place since April . On Sunday evening, Iran launched four waves of missiles toward Israel, targeting the Ramat David Airbase in response to Israeli airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, which had killed at least two people . Sirens sounded across northern and central Israel, though no casualties were reported from the Iranian barrage . The Israeli military called the attack a “grave mistake” and immediately tightened civil defense measures, closing schools and beaches .

In a rapid escalation early Monday, Israel retaliated with strikes of its own. The Israeli Air Force hit military targets in western and central Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran, Isfahan, and other major cities .

Reports indicate that Israel conducted these strikes despite reported calls from former US President Donald Trump for restraint . When a tiny country like Israel ignores the American President, US authority is at its lowest!

Iran has warned that any further aggression will be met with “crushing blows,” threatening to target US-Israeli assets in the region if the conflict expands .