What does an increase in Iran-Israel tensions mean for us?

Iranian army members marching during Army Day parade at a military base in northern Tehran on April 17. In the parade, President Ebrahim Raisi warned that the 'tiniest invasion' by Israel would bring a 'massive and harsh' response, as the region braces for potential Israeli retaliation after Iran's attack over the weekend. — AP

ON April 13, 2024, the world held its breath when over 300 missiles and drones made their way from Iran to Israel. Launched as retaliation to the attack on its consulate in Syria, Tehran took its first step in directly attacking its long-time enemy.

The decision to launch the missiles and drones from Iran, over 2,000 kilometres away, indicated that Tehran had purposely allowed for Israel to intercept them in good time. It had also provided ample warning to the United States, Turkey, Jordan and Iraq.