France, March 6 -- Since the weekend, Iranian forces have fired hundreds of missiles and thousands of drones, testing interception systems across the Middle East and raising concerns about whether existing stockpiles can sustain weeks of high-intensity fighting.

Strikes again targeted Tehran on Thursday, while Israel also launched military operations against Lebanon.

The confrontation now stretches beyond the original frontlines, putting pressure on missile defence systems across the region as Israel and Gulf states attempt to intercept large numbers of incoming weapons.

Even if the US and Israel appear to hold the military advantage, analysts say Iran can still cause serious damage - through missiles, drones and other forms of hy...