Hezbollah, Iran’s most powerful regional ally, has signaled privately that it does not intend to attack Israel, but Lebanon’s military has bolstered its presence in the country’s south to prevent rocket fire.

As Israel continues its attacks on Iran, US President Donald Trump and other global leaders are hardening their stance against the Islamic Republic.

As the conflict between Israel and Iran reaches a new height, concerns are mounting on the possible escalation to a wider war between global super powers, while Nigerians are primarily focused on how the ripple effects of the crisis might transcend the Middle East.