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Historical Context: Middle East Tensions and the Iran-Israel Conflict

The Roots of Iran-Israel Hostility

The hostility between Iran and Israel dates back to the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which replaced Iran’s pro-Western monarchy with an Islamic republic committed to opposition against Israel’s existence. Since then, Iran has supported Palestinian resistance groups like Hamas and Islamic Jihad, and Lebanese Hezbollah, as part of its regional strategy to counter Israeli influence.

Key Historical Events

• 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War: Iran’s focus was on defending against Iraq’s invasion, but the conflict helped Iran develop regional military capabilities and alliances.
• 2000s Nuclear Tensions: Iran’s nuclear program, perceived as a threat by Israel and Western nations, prompted sanctions, covert operations, and military threats.
• 2015 JCPOA Agreement: The Iran nuclear deal aimed to limit Iran’s nuclear activities but faced opposition, especially from Israel and the U.S.
• Recent Escalations: U.S. withdrawal from JCPOA, Iranian missile tests, and Israeli strikes in Syria and Lebanon have heightened regional tensions.

Iran’s Strategic Goals

Iran seeks regional influence, a deterrent nuclear capability, and support for allied militias. Its leadership views Israel as an illegitimate state and a primary adversary.

Israel’s Security Doctrine

Israel emphasizes preemptive strikes, intelligence operations, and alliances to counter Iranian ambitions and safeguard its sovereignty.