#IsraelIranConflict 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:

- *Israeli Airstrike on Iranian Embassy*: On April 1, 2024, Israel bombed the Iranian embassy in Damascus, killing several senior Iranian officials, including Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a commander for the Quds Force. This led to a significant escalation in tensions.

- *Iranian Retaliation*: In response, Iran launched strikes inside Israel on April 13, 2024, with around 300 drones and multiple ballistic missiles. The US, UK, France, and Jordan intercepted many of these projectiles to defend Israel.

- *Israeli Counterattack*: Israel retaliated on April 19, 2024, with limited strikes on Iranian targets, signaling a desire to de-escalate the situation. Iran chose not to respond further.

- *Assassinations and Further Escalation*: The conflict intensified after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader, in Tehran on July 31, 2024, and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Lebanon. Iran and Hezbollah vowed retaliation.

- *Recent Developments*: On October 1, 2024, Iran launched a series of missiles at Israel, prompting Israeli retaliatory strikes on October 26, 2024. More recently, on June 12, 2025, Israel launched several airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities and infrastructure.

The conflict is part of a broader proxy war between Iran and Israel, with each side supporting opposing groups in the region. Iran backs Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza, while Israel seeks to counter Iranian influence and prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons