Relations between Iran on one side, and the United States and Israel on the other, have escalated sharply since June 2025. The war began with extensive airstrikes and evolved into a complex regional conflict involving multiple actors.
The ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran represents one of the most dangerous regional crises in recent years, expanding to multiple fronts with interconnected military and political objectives.
🗓️When did the US-Israeli war against Iran begin?
The war occurred in two phases: the first in June 2025 (the 12-Day War), and the second on February 28, 2026. The first lasted 12 days and ended with a ceasefire, while the second involved extensive US-Israeli airstrikes targeting military and nuclear installations.
⚛️What are the causes of conflict between the three parties?
The dispute centers on Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and regional influence. The US and Israel accuse Iran of seeking nuclear weapons, while Iran denies this and asserts its right to peaceful nuclear energy. The escalation also follows Trump's 2018 withdrawal from the nuclear agreement.
🎯What are the objectives of US and Israeli strikes?
The strikes target destruction of Iranian military and missile capabilities and damage to nuclear facilities. According to official statements, the US and Israel seek to prevent Iran from possessing nuclear weapons and weaken its deterrence capabilities, with Washington hoping to precipitate regime change.
🪧What role did Iranian protests play in the escalation?
Widespread protests erupted in Iran from late December 2025 against the regime, driven by a severe economic crisis and currency collapse. Trump threatened intervention to protect protesters, and the US exploited this internal weakness as a partial justification for military strikes.
