#IsraelIranConflict The Israel-Iran conflict has escalated significantly, moving beyond a long-standing shadow war into more direct confrontations. Recent events on Friday, June 13, 2025, saw Israel launch widespread airstrikes across Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, military sites, and leading to the assassination of high-ranking Iranian military figures and nuclear scientists. Israel stated these "preemptive" strikes were to counter Iran's nuclear program and defend its existence. In response, Iran reportedly launched drones towards Israel and vowed "severe punishment," escalating fears of a broader regional war. This latest flare-up follows a history of proxy conflicts, cyberattacks, and previous retaliatory strikes between the two nations, further destabilizing the volatile Middle East.