A day after Israel initiated a ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon, tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically. In support of Hezbollah, Iran launched a wave of missiles at Israel, triggering air raid sirens across the country. The Israeli Iron Dome system activated successfully, intercepting many of the incoming threats. This escalation followed a warning from the U.S. about potential Iranian missile attacks, with a senior White House official stating, "A direct military attack from Iran against Israel will carry severe consequences for Iran," according to Reuters. This incident marks a continuation of hostilities, following Iran`s earlier attack in April, when it launched over 300 missiles and drones. In response, the Pentagon affirmed that the U.S. would defend Israel if Iran struck again and has deployed additional forces to the region to enhance its defensive capabilities for both Israel and American personnel in the area.