DID Press: Since last night, a new wave of missile and drone attacks targeting US bases across the region and Israeli positions has been reported, while global markets have reacted sharply with rising oil prices, falling stock markets, and mounting political tensions. These developments indicate that the conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has entered a more intense and complex phase.
Reports from the region indicate that extensive attacks have targeted U.S. military bases in Iraq, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Armed groups aligned with resistance movements have claimed responsibility for dozens of drone and missile operations. In Iraq, the Victoria Base and locations hosting U.S. forces near Baghdad International Airport were struck repeatedly. Explosions have also been reported in Dubai, Sharjah, and Bahrain.
Hezbollah Operations and Missile Alerts in Israel
On the northern front of Israel, Hezbollah carried out dozens of operations over the past 24 hours. Israeli sources reported casualties among military personnel. Air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem and central regions following Iranian missile launches, and reports indicated that a missile struck the city of Beit Shemesh.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also announced that it had shot down two U.S. MQ-9 drones over the skies of Isfahan and targeted the residence of commanders from the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain using drones.
Energy Markets and Financial Turmoil
In the energy sector, an attack on the oil tanker Al-Salmi at Dubai port, along with Kuwait’s announcement confirming the vessel was targeted, triggered a surge of more than $3 in U.S. crude oil prices. At the same time, global financial markets experienced sharp declines, with approximately $1.3 trillion wiped from U.S. stock market value in a single day.
Growing Political Divisions Among U.S. Allies
At the political level, divisions among U.S. allies over the continuation of the war have widened. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are reportedly calling for increased pressure on Iran, while Oman and Qatar are emphasizing diplomatic solutions. Pakistan has announced it will continue its mediating role, with the country’s foreign minister traveling to Beijing to secure Chinese support.
Rising Opposition to War Inside the United States
Domestic opposition to the war is also increasing within the United States. Senators such as Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have called for an immediate end to the conflict, while several former security officials have warned that any ground operation against Iran would be “catastrophic.”
Iran’s Foreign Ministry stated that no direct negotiations with the United States have taken place over the past 31 days, adding that Washington’s proposals have been communicated only through intermediaries.
Strategic Outlook
Taken together, these developments suggest that since last night the conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has entered a new phase, with consequences extending beyond the battlefield to significantly impact global economic stability and regional security.