#IsraelIranConflict The Israel-Iran conflict has recently escalated from a long-standing "shadow war" to direct confrontation.

* 1979: The Iranian Revolution shifted Iran's stance to open hostility towards Israel.

* Decades of Proxy War: Iran has supported groups like Hezbollah (formed with Iranian help in 1982) and Hamas to target Israeli interests.

* April 1, 2024: A suspected Israeli airstrike hit Iran's consulate in Damascus, killing Iranian generals.

* April 13-14, 2024: Iran launched an unprecedented direct missile and drone attack on Israel in retaliation, which was largely intercepted.

* April 19, 2024: A suspected Israeli strike hit an air defense system in Iran.

* July 31, 2024: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, an attack attributed to Israel.

* October 1, 2024: Iran launched a second direct missile attack on Israel.

* October 26, 2024: Israel openly attacked Iran for the first time, striking air defense systems and missile sites.

* June 13, 2025: Israel launched significant strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities, reportedly killing top commanders, intensifying fears of a wider regional war. Iran has vowed a "harsh response."