#IsraelIranConflict The **Israel-Iran conflict** is a long-standing geopolitical and ideological rivalry with deep historical roots. It encompasses proxy wars, nuclear tensions, cyber warfare, and direct military confrontations. Below is a breakdown of key aspects:

### **1. Historical Background**

- **Iran’s Islamic Revolution (1979):** After the overthrow of the Shah, Iran’s new Islamic regime adopted an anti-Israel stance, calling for the liberation of Palestine.

- **Israel’s Recognition of Iran:** Before 1979, Israel had diplomatic ties with Iran under the Shah. Post-revolution, relations deteriorated sharply.

### **2. Key Conflict Areas**

#### **A. Proxy Wars**

- **Hezbollah (Lebanon):** Iran funds and arms Hezbollah, a Shia militant group hostile to Israel.

- **Hamas & Islamic Jihad (Gaza):** Iran provides financial and military support to Palestinian militant groups.

- **Syria & Yemen:** Iran backs the Assad regime and Houthi rebels, while Israel conducts airstrikes against Iranian targets in Syria.

#### **B. Nuclear Program & Sabotage**

- **Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions:** Israel views a nuclear-armed Iran as an existential threat.

- **Israeli Sabotage:** Alleged Israeli operations include the **Stuxnet cyberattack (2010)** and assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists.

- **JCPOA (2015):** Israel opposed the nuclear deal, while the U.S. (under Trump) withdrew in 2018. Biden sought to revive it, but talks stalled.

#### **C. Direct Confrontations**

- **2024 Escalation:** After an **Israeli strike on Iran’s consulate in Damascus (April 1, 2024)**, Iran launched **300+ drones/missiles at Israel (April 13-14, 2024)**—its first direct attack. Most were intercepted.

- **Israeli Retaliation (April 19, 2024):** Israel reportedly struck near **Isfahan**, targeting air defenses and nuclear sites, but downplayed the strike to avoid escalation.