The Middle East remains volatile as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate

Since October 2023, Israel has been engaged in a multi-front war

UK, France, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia are supporting Israel

The Middle East remains volatile as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate. Since October 2023, Israel has been engaged in a multi-front war, battling Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Israel, heavily backed by the United States, continues to rely on its advanced ‘Iron Dome’ missile defence system. Along with the US, Israel has key support from allies like the UK, France, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. These nations have rallied behind Israel as it vows to eliminate Hamas and warns Iran and its allied militias against further aggression.

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On the other side, Iran, which has historically attacked Israel through proxy groups, has taken a more direct approach in recent months. In an unprecedented move, Iran launched 200 missiles at Israel on October 1, retaliating for the deaths of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh. Earlier in the year, Iran fired 170 explosive drones and 120 ballistic missiles towards Israel after an attack on its embassy compound in Syria. Iran has increasingly mobilised its regional allies, aiming to encircle Israel.

Iran is supported by groups within the Axis of Resistance, including Hamas and Hezbollah, as it strengthens efforts to confront Israel. As the conflict intensifies, both nations are drawing on their respective alliances, threatening a wider regional escalation.