🛑 What Triggered the Current War?
On June 13, 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a full-scale military offensive targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. The operation came after a public evacuation warning to Tehran residents from the Israel Defense Forces.
The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, declared that the strikes were necessary to eliminate what they call an “existential threat” posed by Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
🔥 How Did Iran React?
- Iran fired over 100 missiles toward Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa, naming it “Operation True Promise 3.”
- The missiles caused significant damage in some areas, though Israeli defenses intercepted many.
- Hossein Salami, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and several nuclear scientists were reportedly killed in the Israeli strikes.
🇺🇸 US Joins the Conflict
The United States entered the conflict by bombing three nuclear facilities inside Iran using B-2 bombers. President Donald Trump warned Iran of further retaliation if it continued its attacks on Israel.
📖 Timeline of Major Events
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1979 | Iran’s Islamic Revolution ends ties with Israel. |
| 2002 | Iran's secret nuclear program is exposed by the West. |
| 2023 | Israel-Hamas war begins; Iran-backed Hezbollah attacks Israel. |
| April 2024 | Israeli airstrike destroys Iran’s consulate in Syria. |
| July 2024 | Israel assassinates Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. |
| October 2024 | Iran launches 180+ missiles in response to Israeli attacks. |
| June 2025 | Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites; Iran retaliates with missile attacks. |
⚔️ Why Are They Enemies?
- Nuclear Ambitions: Israel sees Iran’s nuclear program as a direct threat.
- Proxy Warfare: Iran supports anti-Israel groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis.
- Regional Control: Both countries want dominance in the Middle East.
🔗 Axis of Resistance
Iran funds and trains several non-state militant groups collectively called the Axis of Resistance:
- Hezbollah (Lebanon)
- Hamas (Palestine)
- Houthis (Yemen)
🕊️ Can There Be Peace?
Although temporary ceasefires may occur, deep political, religious, and military divisions between Iran and Israel make long-term peace highly uncertain without strong global diplomacy and regional compromise.
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