7 attack last year, as they assess how the situation could impact the world’s attention and support of Kyiv's defense against Russia. The U.S. is the largest provider of military aid to both Israel and Ukraine, while Iran remains one of Moscow's closest allies.In recent months, Ukrainian officials have intensified efforts to secure long-term U.S. defense assistance and gain Washington's approval for long-range strikes on Russian territory ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November, which could influence future aid. Meanwhile, Tehran and Moscow have strengthened their military and political ties, with Iran allegedly supplying hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia.On the evening of Oct. 1, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched nearly 200 missiles, including hypersonic ones, at Israel, most of which were intercepted, according to the Israeli military.

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