The conflict between Israel and Iran escalated again in June 2025, with missile and drone attacks lasting for four consecutive days. Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iran's nuclear and military facilities. Iran retaliated with hundreds of missiles aimed at Tel Aviv and Haifa, killing dozens of civilians. Casualty reports in Iran reached 200 people, mostly civilians. The attacks also targeted Iranian gas fields, triggering a spike in global oil prices. Meanwhile, Israel affirmed it would not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons. The international community, including the US and G7 countries, called for de-escalation, but tensions continued to rise. The risk of a major war in the Middle East is now increasingly real and impacting the whole world.
