Middle East War Rages: Iran Attacks Israel, US Bases; Israel Strikes Lebanon, Global Tensions Soar

• Iran launched new missile attacks on Israel and US bases, prompting Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, where at least eight were killed.
• The US closed its embassy in Kuwait and issued security alerts, while over 20,000 Americans have left the Middle East amid rising tensions.
• Global financial markets saw oil prices surge and Wall Street stocks tumble, as the war's economic impact deepens, affecting airlines and trade.
• Bahrain reported an Iranian missile strike on a state-run oil refinery and arrested four individuals for pro-Iran activities.
• International reactions include Ukraine sending aid against Iranian drones, France urging de-escalation, and Israel's UN envoy rejecting immediate diplomacy.