75% of Airstrikes Target Iran and Lebanon During Conflict

Three-quarters of the airstrikes during the recent Middle East war targeted Iran or Lebanon. Between February 28 and April 8, there were at least 7,700 strikes recorded. That’s according to an analysis by ACLED, a group that tracks political violence worldwide. About 40 percent of the attacks aimed at Iran, mostly attributed to Israel. Interestingly, only one-third of these strikes had a clear military target. In Lebanon, a third of the attacks followed a Hezbollah offensive on March 2, with most strikes also coming from Israel. Despite a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, Israel continues its bombardment in Lebanon, arguing the truce doesn't apply there. In total, one in seven attacks focused on Israel, with most intercepted. Attacks from Iran primarily hit Gulf states, while Iraq saw strikes against Kurdish groups and U.S. interests. This conflict shows how deeply intertwined the regional powers are and highlights the ongoing instability that affects millions in the Middle East.