The Israel-Iran conflict could have a spillover effect on the war in Ukraine. Russia's dependence on Iranian Shahed drones puts it in a bind.

The conflict between Iran and Israel has entered its ninth day, with the intensity of attacks increasing dramatically. The war, which began on June 13 when Israel launched a surprise strike, has escalated into a full-scale exchange of missile and drone attacks.

Russia warned against efforts to force a regime change in Iran and said it would react “very negatively” if Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei were killed, raising concerns of a broader escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict as European leaders came together with Iran on Friday for a diplomatic meeting.