$ETH The Israel-Iran conflict has escalated significantly since April 2024, with both countries engaging in direct confrontations. Here's a breakdown of the key events ¹:
- *April 1, 2024:* Israel bombed an Iranian consulate complex in Damascus, Syria, killing senior Iranian officials, including Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a commander for the Quds Force. Iran vowed to respond.
- *April 13-14, 2024:* Iran launched around 300 drones and multiple ballistic missiles at Israel, which were largely intercepted by Israel and its allies, including the US, UK, and Jordan. A 7-year-old Israeli Bedouin child was critically injured.
- *April 19, 2024:* Israel retaliated against Iran, targeting a military base near Isfahan International Airport and a radar system for the Natanz nuclear site. Iran claimed to have shot down all Israeli projectiles.
- *July 31, 2024:* Israel assassinated Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah commander, in Beirut, and Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, in Tehran. Iran and Hezbollah pledged retaliation.
- *October 1, 2024:* Iran launched around 200 missiles towards Israel in two waves.
- *October 26, 2024:* Israel carried out retaliatory strikes against Iran, targeting multiple locations, including near Imam Khomeini International Airport.
- *June 12, 2025:* Israel launched several airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities and infrastructure.
