#IsraelIranConflict The Israel-Iran conflict escalated sharply in April 2024 when Israel launched a retaliatory strike on Iran following Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israeli territory. Iran fired over 300 projectiles, most intercepted by Israeli and allied defenses, including the U.S. and UK. In response, Israel targeted Iranian military sites near Isfahan, reportedly using drones and long-range missiles. No casualties were confirmed, indicating Israel’s intent to limit escalation while signaling strength. The strike exposed vulnerabilities in Iran’s air defense and heightened fears of regional war. Global markets reacted with volatility; Brent crude briefly rose above $90/barrel. While both sides avoided full-scale war, the incident underscores the fragile balance in the Middle East, where strategic calculations, not diplomacy, are increasingly shaping security dynamics.
