The Middle East conflict has intensified on its 33rd day, with continuous missile and airstrike exchanges between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The U.S. has released footage of strikes on Iran’s underground military bases, while Iran has retaliated with ballistic missile attacks on American positions, injuring at least one soldier. Heavy airstrikes have also targeted Hezbollah sites in Beirut, and a major attack was reported on a U.S. base in Erbil, Iraq. Despite the destruction, Iran displayed resilience as celebrations took place in Tehran ahead of Republic Day, attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Iran has demanded security guarantees for any ceasefire, while Donald Trump claims the war could end within two to three weeks. Tensions escalated further as Iran threatened to target 18 major U.S. tech companies, including Apple, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, and Boeing, accusing them of aiding hostile actions. The IRGC announced potential attacks at a specific time, signaling a dangerous expansion of the conflict beyond traditional military targets.


