Why Did the Iran-US-Israel War Start?

Understanding the war requires looking at years of rising tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States.

Several key factors contributed to the outbreak of the conflict.

Iran’s Nuclear Program

One of the primary sources of tension has been Iran’s nuclear program.

For years, Western governments and Israel have accused Iran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons, something Tehran denies.

Israel has repeatedly warned that a nuclear-armed Iran would pose an existential threat to its national security.

In recent months before the war, intelligence reports suggested that Iran had significantly increased uranium enrichment levels, raising alarm in Washington and Tel Aviv.