$BTC The Israel–Iran conflict is one of the most concerning hotspots in the Middle East, stemming from decades-long political, religious, and strategic tensions. Iran does not recognize the existence of Israel and frequently declares it will "wipe out" the Jewish state, while Israel views Iran as a present threat, particularly due to its nuclear program and Iran's support for hostile forces such as Hezbollah (Lebanon) and Hamas (Palestine).

This conflict mainly occurs through proxy wars and intelligence operations. Israel has repeatedly attacked Iranian targets in Syria to