As the Iran-Israel conflict intensifies, Israel's recent military operations, including airstrikes on Iranian targets and an emergency budget approval, have prompted Iran to escalate its retaliatory responses. This week saw an Iranian missile strike on the Israeli nuclear facility in Dimona, injuring dozens and raising alarms about the potential for further military confrontation. Concurrently, the Pentagon has requested a historic $200 billion defense budget increase to counteract Iran's aggressive posturing, highlighting the growing stakes and implications for regional security. With calls for a ceasefire overshadowed by ongoing hostilities, the situation risks destabilizing not only Israel and Iran but the broader Middle East as well.