Following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran has promised to punish Israel, further increasing tensions in the Middle East.
Iran has summoned foreign ambassadors, stressing its moral obligation to retaliate against Israel's actions, which it considers illegal.
An emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where Iran will pressure other Arab countries to support its actions against the illegal state.
However, many Arab leaders have condemned Israel's actions but have also called on Iran to refrain from taking rash actions.
Israeli leaders, anticipating Iranian retaliation, have declared their military readiness.
United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for a ceasefire in Gaza and to restrain all sides.
Despite international calls to avoid war, the secretary of Russia's security council, Sergei Shoigu, has expressed support for Iran, signaling no encouragement not to attack.
Iran has canceled flights at Tehran airport, showing preparations for possible military action.
The country is divided between cautious supporters and those calling for an attack on Israel including Hezbollah, Hamas, and other groups.
Iran's Acting Foreign Minister, Ali Bagheri, emphasized the moral obligation to respond to ensure regional stability.
Meanwhile, fighting continues in Gaza and along the Israel-Lebanon border, with Hezbollah attacking northern Israel and Israeli attacks in Gaza causing civilian casualties.
