Gulf On Edge: Mapping Iran's Missile and Drone Attacks Across the Gulf and Israel | The Real-World Fallout

Iran's missiles are hitting more than just military targets. We break down the attacks across the Gulf, the surprising country hit hardest, and what it means for global stability.

Let's talk about the situation in the Middle East. If you've been glancing at the headlines over the past month or so, you've seen a worrying pattern emerge: a steady drumbeat of missile and drone attacks from Iran.

The official line from Tehran is that they're targeting US assets in the region, a response to the ongoing tensions. But when you look at the smoke clearing, the picture is far more complex and alarming. The reality on the ground is that these strikes are hitting civilian areas, critical energy infrastructure, and the everyday spaces where people live and work.

It’s a dangerous escalation that’s sending ripples across the globe, from oil markets to your gas pump. So, let's unpack exactly where these attacks are happening, who's being hit the hardest, and what the real damage looks like.

USA Impose New Sanctions On Iran

In the midst of talks about a new version of the nuclear agreement, the US announced new punitive measures. The reason is "clear violations of human rights".

The US has imposed new sanctions on around a dozen organizations and individual leaders in Iran. The Treasury Department in Washington said the sanctions responded to "clear violations of human rights". Among other things, you will meet Iranian special forces from the security services or counter-terrorism. The management of Iranian prisons is also affected by the sanctions, it said in Washington.