CONFLICTS

ISRAEL-IRAN

Conflicts > Middle East > Israel – Iran

CONTEXT

For decades, Iran has been a key player in the balance of power in the Middle East. Its nuclear program, tensions with the United States and Israel, and its influence over other regional conflicts (such as Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen) have created a climate of constant instability. In 2024 and 2025, the conflict escalated drastically with direct attacks between Iran and Israel, marking a new turning point in the region.

EVOLUTION

  • In mid-2025, Israel launched airstrikes on strategic targets inside Iranian territory, including nuclear facilities and military bases.
  • Iran responded with a missile and drone offensive, targeting both Israel and international interests in the region.
  • The hostilities have caused hundreds of deaths, internal displacement, and an increasing crackdown by the Iranian government on dissenting voices.
  • The tension has also affected neighboring countries and further worsened the humanitarian situation in places like Gaza, Syria, and Yemen.
  • The civilian population lives under a climate of fear and uncertainty, with communication blackouts, social control, and shortages of resources in several parts of the country.