#IsraelIranConflict Israel-Iran Conflict The Israel-Iran conflict is one of the most concerning flashpoints in the Middle East, stemming from decades-long political, religious, and strategic tensions. Iran does not recognize the existence of Israel and frequently declares its intention to "wipe out" the Jewish state, while Israel sees Iran as an existing threat, particularly because of its nuclear program and Iran's support for hostile forces such as Hezbollah (Lebanon) and Hamas (Palestine).
This conflict primarily unfolds through proxy wars and intelligence operations. Israel has repeatedly targeted Iranian positions in Syria to