#IsraelIranConflict

🔥 Core of the Conflict

Ideological and Strategic Rivalry: Iran does not recognize Israel as a legitimate state and calls for its elimination. Israel sees Iran’s regional influence and nuclear ambitions as an existential threat.

Nuclear Tensions: Iran's nuclear program is a major concern for Israel, which fears Iran could develop nuclear weapons.

Proxy Warfare: The conflict is often indirect, with both countries supporting opposing sides in other regional conflicts:

Iran backs groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza, and militias in Syria and Iraq.

Israel responds with airstrikes on Iranian targets in Syria and alleged covert operations inside Iran.

⚔️ Key Flashpoints

Syria – Iran has military presence; Israel regularly targets Iranian weapons shipments.

Lebanon – Hezbollah, Iran’s ally, has tens of thousands of rockets aimed at Israel.

Gaza – Iran supports Hamas and Islamic Jihad; Israel responds with military operations.

Cyber Warfare – Both countries have reportedly engaged in cyberattacks on each other (e.g., Stuxnet, attacks on infrastructure).

Assassinations & Covert Ops – High-profile killings of Iranian nuclear scientists and Israeli intelligence operations are attributed to Mossad.

🌍 Wider Implications

Middle East Instability – Their rivalry fuels broader instability across the region.

Global Concern – U.S., EU, Russia, and China all have stakes due to nuclear nonproliferation and energy security.

Diplomatic Efforts – Attempts like the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) aimed to limit Iran's nuclear capabilities, but tensions remain high, especially after U.S. withdrawal in 2018.

🗓️ Recent Developments (As of 2025)

Tensions have escalated with direct attacks reported between Israeli and Iranian forces or proxies.