#IsraelIranConflict Israel-Iran Conflict: Key Points

**Historical Roots**

- **Pre-1979**: Allies (oil-arms trade, intel sharing).

- **1979 Revolution**: Iran cut ties, called Israel "Little Satan," backed proxies (Hezbollah, Hamas).

- **Proxy Wars**: Iran armed groups; Israel targeted Iran’s nukes/scientists.

#### **2024-2025 Escalation**

1. **Trigger**: Israel bombed Iran’s Syria consulate (April 2024), killing IRGC commanders.

2. **Iran’s Revenge**: Fired 300+ drones/missiles (97% intercepted).

3. **Israel’s Strike (June 2025)**:

- **Targets**: Natanz nuke site, missile depots, IRGC leaders.

- **Damage**: Nuclear facilities hit, top commander killed.

- **Casualties**: 78+ dead.

**Global Reactions**

- **Condemnation**: Arab states, Russia, China.

- **Support**: US backed Israel’s "self-defense."

- **UN/EU**: Urged ceasefire; warned of regional war.

**Risks**

- Iran may speed up nuke program.

- Proxies (Hezbollah, Houthis) could attack.

- Arab-Israel peace deals stalled.

**Solution?**

- Ceasefire talks.

- Revive nuclear deal (JCPOA).

- Address Palestine issue.

> *"Netanyahu opened a new chapter: Israeli-Iranian nuclear war."*

— Eran Etzion, Ex-Israeli Security Official

**Summary**: Shadow war turned direct. Strikes risk regional explosion. Diplomacy is urgent.