#IsraelIranConflict 🔥 Origins & Core Issues:
Ideological Clash: Iran's Islamic Republic opposes Israel's existence, calling it an illegitimate "Zionist regime." Israel sees Iran as a threat to its survival.
Nuclear Tensions: Israel strongly opposes Iran's nuclear program, fearing it could lead to nuclear weapons. Iran insists it's for peaceful purposes.
Support for Proxy Groups: Iran funds and arms groups like Hezbollah (Lebanon), Hamas (Gaza), and Islamic Jihad, which oppose Israel. Israel considers these groups terrorist threats.
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⚔️ Key Flashpoints:
1. Syria Civil War (Since 2011): Iran deployed forces to support Assad. Israel launched hundreds of airstrikes to stop Iranian weapons from reaching Hezbollah.
2. Gaza Conflicts: Iran backs Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which have frequently clashed with Israel.
3. Covert Operations:
Israel has allegedly assassinated Iranian nuclear scientists and carried out cyberattacks (e.g., Stuxnet virus).
Iran and its proxies have targeted Israeli diplomats and interests abroad.
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🔄 Recent Escalations (as of 2024–2025):
April 2024: Iran launched an unprecedented direct missile and drone attack on Israel in retaliation for the Israeli strike on Iran’s consulate in Syria.
Israel responded with limited but precise strikes inside Iran.
Both sides avoided full-scale war but tensions remain extremely high.
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🌍 Global Impact:
The conflict threatens regional stability and could drag in other powers like the US, Russia, or Gulf states.
Oil prices and international diplomacy are often affected by any escalation.
