"Iran's Regional Missile Strikes Escalate Tensions"
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) demonstrated its regional military power by launching ballistic missiles and drones at targets in Iraq, Syria, and Pakistan, showcasing its ability to strike US and Israeli bases in the Middle East. The strikes resulted in civilian casualties and drew condemnation from affected countries. The IRGC claimed the attacks were in retaliation for various incidents, including the killing of Iranian border guards and a suicide bomb attack in Iran. The demonstrations underscore Iran's military reach and its message to the world about its ability to target locations in Israel.