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The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has reached a dangerous new threshold as Iranian forces deployed long-range ballistic missiles for the first time, signaling a potential threat well beyond the Middle East region. Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir confirmed that Iran launched two missiles with a striking range of 4,000 kilometers, targeting the U.S.-UK base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. Zamir warned that these weapons could reach European capitals including Berlin, Paris, and Rome, dramatically raising the stakes of an already devastating war.
The conflict, which began on February 28 following joint U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran, has claimed over 2,000 Iranian lives. Fifteen Israelis have also been killed. In one of the most alarming weekend developments, Iranian missiles struck the southern Israeli cities of Dimona and Arad, injuring dozens, including children. The strikes landed close to Israel's secretive nuclear reactor, located roughly 13 kilometers from Dimona, along with several key military installations in the area.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated Washington may be considering winding down its military involvement, citing progress toward its objectives. However, conflicting signals from his administration have left NATO allies uncertain and reluctant to join operations they were never consulted on.
The conflict has already triggered a severe global energy crisis. European natural gas prices surged up to 35% in a single week after Israeli strikes hit Iran's largest gas field. The Strait of Hormuz, which facilitates roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, remains effectively closed to most international shipping, threatening inflation worldwide.
Diplomatic fallout continues to spread, with Saudi Arabia expelling Iranian diplomats, and regional powers including India and Japan negotiating limited passage rights through the strait amid growing fears of prolonged economic disruption.
