Israel and Iran have opened a new chapter in their long history of conflict. Israel launched a major attack with strikes early Friday that set off explosions in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

Tensions between Israel and Iran reached a boiling point on June 13, 2025, when Israel launched a massive airstrike campaign against Iran's nuclear and

Israel strikes Iran after neutralizing Hezbollah as Tehran’s response falters, exposing deep regional shifts and vulnerabilities.

Tensions soared as Israel targeted Iranian air defenses, prompting stern warnings from Tehran and fears of a wider war. Decades of shadow battles—supporting militias, secret missions, and nuclear anxieties—are often overlooked in news briefs.

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah was long considered Iran’s first line of defense in case of a war with Israel

"This confrontation will not end with last night's limited actions and Iran's strikes will continue, and this action will be very painful and regrettable for the aggressors," Fars reported, citing senior military officials.