The Israeli attack on Iran 's nuclear program and military assets and Iran 's responding missile strikes represent a significant escalation in the long-standing tensions between the two nations. RAND experts provide insights into the strategic, diplomatic, and economic dimensions of this unfolding crisis. The Israel - Iran conflict is not confined to a regional context; it has significant geopolitical implications that involve major global powers. Has traditionally supported Israel’s military strategies, advocating for a strong deterrent against Iran’s nuclear and regional ambitions. This paper examines the recent escalation of the Iran - Israel conflict , focusing on its historical roots, regional impact , and global consequences. It highlights the strategic role of the Strait of Hormuz, the implications of U.S. Involvement, and potential regime change scenarios in Iran . Israel recognized a golden opportunity to seize Iranian weakness, following the collapse of is proxy “Axis of Resistance” led by Hezbollah along with Israel ’s operational achievements of its October 2024 attack on Iran , when Israel destroyed Tehran’s strategic air defense system. The fact that the path to Iran was open to the Israeli Air Force was a significant factor in the decision. Cross-border fighting has returned to a lower intensity following Israel ’s preemptive strike in Lebanon, but the conflict could escalate again, and a reprisal from Iran remains likely. As Al Jazeera and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) argue, geopolitical tensions persist due to Iran ’s nuclear program, which is seen by Israel as a threat, and Iran ’s backing for Hezbollah , a militant group locked in conflict with Israel . Iran – Israel War 2025 highlights decades-long hostility, proxy battles, and escalating nuclear tensions. Explore the timeline, causes, key events, airstrikes, and global impact of this evolving West Asian conflict shaping regional and global security. There is a serious risk of all-out war between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran. According to new CSIS analysis, both the scale and geographic scope of violence has dramatically increased and could spread further throughout the region.
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