Iran's recent missile attacks on the southern Israeli towns of Arad and Dimona resulted in dozens of civilian casualties. This demonstrated that, even after nearly four weeks of joint US-Israeli strikes, Iran can still exploit vulnerabilities in Israel's air defense network.

The unsuccessful launch toward the UK-US airbase Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean surprised many because it exceeded previously assumed limits on Tehran's missile range, putting central Europe within reach.

Across the Gulf — and the world — anxiety is rising as the Strait of Hormuz becomes the most fragile flashpoint of all.  

Could we be entering the most dangerous phase of the Iran war?