Iran Launches Missile Strikes on Tel Aviv and Haifa as Israel Conflict Escalates into Fourth Day

Western governments raced to safeguard their citizens and interests in the region. The Pentagon announced the repositioning of naval assets in the Eastern Mediterranean, meant both as a deterrent and a reassurance to regional allies. Embassies in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Tehran went into lockdown, and non-essential personnel were evacuated. Israel’s closest allies pledged support, with American and European leaders calling their Israeli counterparts in quick succession. NATO convened an emergency meeting to discuss contingency plans in the event of further escalation. Behind the scenes, intelligence agencies exchanged information, seeking to piece together just how far either side would go—and how to prevent the unthinkable from occurring.