Iran has fired several rounds of missiles toward Israel, marking its first attacks since an April ceasefire. Iran stated that these attacks are a warning for Israel to cease its hostile actions in Lebanon and signaled the start of a full week of strikes.
In response, the Israel Defense Forces announced they are preparing for at least several days of conflict. The exchange of fire has threatened an already fragile ceasefire in the Middle East and raised doubts about the future of peace as talks to end the war falter. Additionally, hopes for an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are dimming.
The heightened tensions have caused oil prices to surge and stocks to plunge. There are growing concerns that the conflict may drag on, with newly rising energy prices threatening to stoke inflation.