From Petah Tikva to Kuwait: Iran’s Strikes and Domestic Purges Escalate a Region on Edge
Iran struck Israel’s AeroSol drone factory in Petah Tikva, rendering it inoperable. Two individuals were executed in Iran for attacks on military sites, while over 100 prominent Iranians had assets frozen. Hezbollah launched missile attacks on Israeli positions in southern Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes. Israel warned civilians near the Masnaa Crossing on the Lebanon-Syria border to evacuate. Kuwait reported Iranian drone attacks damaging power, water, and oil facilities. Thirty Iranian universities have sustained attacks since February 28, with 65 casualties. Türkiye continues diplomatic efforts to mediate Iran-U.S. dialogue, but no concrete agreements have been reached. The conflict now involves multiple countries and impacts civilian and military infrastructure across the Middle East.