The Israel-Iran conflict is a longstanding geopolitical and ideological rivalry marked by hostility over Iran's nuclear ambitions and its support for anti-Israel militant groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. Tensions escalated in 2024 after Iran launched missiles at Israel, prompting Israeli retaliation. Both nations engage in proxy wars, cyberattacks, and intelligence operations. Israel, backed by the U.S., views Iran as a major threat, while Iran sees Israel as illegitimate. Despite avoiding direct full-scale war, regional instability remains high, with growing involvement from global powers. The situation continues to threaten peace in the Middle East and could escalate with any misstep.
