The Middle East appeared to be edging away from the brink. Then Iran fired again. The latest attack by the IRGC has shifted the narrative from retaliation to escalation, prompting doubts over whether Tehran wants this war to end anytime soon.

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has tightened its travel advisories for several countries in the Middle East as the United States and Iran continue to wage war. The Netherlands now officially advises against traveling to the region unless absolutely necessary.The travel advisory for Bahrain is now code red. “Whatever your situation: do not travel there. It is too dangerous,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.