#IsraelIranConflict The conflict between Iran and Israel has significantly escalated, moving beyond a long-standing shadow war into direct confrontations. Recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and military sites have heightened regional tensions. These attacks, which Israel states are aimed at disrupting Iran's nuclear ambitions and military capabilities, have been met with Iranian vows of "harsh response."

This current surge in hostilities follows earlier exchanges, including Iranian drone and missile launches at Israel in April 2024 after an Israeli strike on an Iranian embassy compound in Syria, and subsequent Israeli retaliatory actions. The underlying drivers remain Iran's nuclear program, its support for regional proxy groups (like Hezbollah and Hamas), and Israel's determination to counter perceived existential threats. The international community is urging de-escalation, fearing a wider regional conflict.