#IsraelIranConflict The Israel–Iran conflict is a long-standing geopolitical and military rivalry, rooted in ideology, regional power competition, and conflicting strategic interests. Here’s a high-level summary of the conflict:

Background and Key Issues

Ideological Divide:

Iran’s Islamic Republic does not recognize Israel and calls for its elimination, often labeling it a "Zionist regime."

Israel views Iran as an existential threat, especially due to Iran’s support for anti-Israel groups and its pursuit of nuclear capabilities.

Nuclear Tensions:

Iran’s nuclear program is a major flashpoint. Israel strongly opposes it, fearing weaponization, while Iran claims it's for peaceful purposes.

Israel has been linked to cyberattacks (e.g., Stuxnet) and targeted killings of Iranian nuclear scientists.

Proxy Conflict:

Iran supports and arms Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza, and various militias in Syria and Iraq.

Israel frequently conducts airstrikes in Syria to prevent Iranian entrenchment and arms transfers to Hezbollah.

Recent Escalations:

April 2024: Iran launched its first direct missile and drone attack on Israel in retaliation for the assassination of a senior Iranian commander in Syria (attributed to Israel). Israel responded with strikes deep inside Iran.

The incident marked a shift from covert and proxy warfare to direct confrontation, though both sides have since tried to avoid full-scale war.

Regional and Global Impact:

This conflict feeds instability across the Middle East.

The U.S. is a key ally of Israel; Iran is supported by groups like Hezbollah and has backing from actors like Russia in some areas.

Gulf states (e.g., Saudi Arabia, UAE) also view Iran with suspicion and have increasingly normalized ties with Israel.

Current Status (as of mid-2025)

Tensions remain high, but both countries are avoiding outright war.

Dipl