Tensions between two Middle Eastern heavyweights have erupted into a full-fledged Israel ‑ Iran war 2025. What’s happening now? In the latest twist, Israel ’s Operation Rising Lion unleashed a devastating wave of airstrikes on Iran ’s military and nuclear infrastructure—including the hardened Natanz enrichment complex—on June 13, 2025. MALONEY: Iran has been hostile to Israel since the 1979 revolution , and their consistent rhetoric has been that they believe that Israel is an illegitimate state and should be expelled. Iran and Israel’s first direct clash came in April 2024 . On 1 April, Israel struck Iran’s consulate in Damascus, killing 13 16 people. In response, Iran launched hundreds of drones at Israel. Tensions flared again last October when Iran fired 200 missiles at Israel. A fragile ceasefire has halted the first direct war between Israel and Iran after sustained airstrikes. On June 13, 2025, Israel conducted a major operation against Iran . The anticipated attack targeted nuclear facilities, military sites, and regime infrastructure. Years of simmering tensions between Israel and Iran have broken into direct conflict, as the two arch foes trade missile attacks on an unprecedented scale. Iran has retaliated by launching hundreds of drones and missiles against Israel , some of which have penetrated Israel’s vaunted aerial defence system, killing two dozen people so far. A ceasefire between Iran and Israel announced by US President Donald Trump on Monday evening appears to be holding, despite confusion over the details, and with both sides initially having accused each other of violating the truce.
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