Iran conducted missile drills across various cities, including Tehran, Isfahan, and Mashhad, amid escalating tensions regarding its ballistic missile program, which Western powers view as a potential threat to Middle Eastern stability and a delivery system for nuclear weapons. While state media later claimed that the showcased images were of “high-altitude aircraft,” the initial reports of missile launches raised alarms, particularly among Israeli officials concerned about Iran’s nuclear capabilities. This development coincides with reports that U.S. President Trump is being briefed on options to counter Iran’s missile program, indicating a precarious security environment in the region that may necessitate a reevaluation of defense strategies by neighboring countries, including India, in light of the growing missile threats.