Shocking recent images emerging from the Middle East conflict depict a young boy climbing onto an unexploded Iranian rocket in the outskirts of Qamishli, Syria. The photos captured the boy hanging off the missile in an open field, accompanied by another child, two adults, and sheep in the background.

The scene unfolded as a crowd of locals gathered to witness the unexploded missile amidst Iran’s ongoing missile attacks across the region. Syria, alongside other countries in the area, has been targeted by missiles launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

In a separate incident, thousands of Syrians crossed from Lebanon into Syria to escape the escalating Israeli strikes, as Israel and the Iran-allied Lebanese militant group Hezbollah intensified their attacks against each other.

Azerbaijan’s Defence Ministry announced its readiness to respond after Iranian drones targeted an airport in the country. The Ministry strongly condemned the attacks on civilian infrastructure by the Iranian military, holding Iran accountable for the explosion at Nakhchivan international airport, which resulted in two injuries.

Iran continued its assaults on countries in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait being targeted by missiles and drones. Cyprus reported that the Iranian-made drone that struck a British airbase on its southern coastline was launched from Lebanon, raising suspicions of Hezbollah’s involvement.

British forces have deployed air defense resources to Cyprus, including the HMS Dragon destroyer and Wildcat helicopters equipped with anti-drone capabilities. Defence Secretary John Healey is en route to Cyprus to address tensions with the local government, following calls for increased British military presence on the island.