#IsraelIranConflict The conflict between Israel and Iran is a deep and multifaceted rivalry that has escalated significantly. Originally, Iran and Israel had ties, but the Islamic Revolution of 1979 transformed the relationship into open hostility. Iran does not recognize the existence of Israel and supports anti-Israel groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas.

Israel's main concern is Iran's nuclear program, viewing it as an existential threat. The "shadow war" has involved cyberattacks, sabotage, and airstrikes attributed to Israel against Iranian facilities and operatives in Syria and elsewhere. In 2024, there were direct exchanges of missile and drone attacks. More recently, in June 2025, Israel launched large-scale attacks against Iranian nuclear and military facilities, drastically escalating the conflict and generating fears of a wider regional war.