Iran & Israel have never been friends After Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, it cut ties with Israel & began supporting anti-Israel groups in Gaza & Lebanon Israel sees Iran’s nuclear program as a major threat Why the current tension? 👉After the Israel–Hamas war in Oct 2023, Iran increased backing for militant groups 👉April 2024: Iran fired 300+ drones & missiles at Israel Trigger? Israel had bombed its consulate in Syria, Israel replied with a precision strike near Isfahan, a nuclear-linked city—but avoided full war Why the world care? •Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz—vital for 20% of global oil trade •US supports Israel; Iran is backed by Russia & China→ it’s a global power game •India depends on oil imports— tension = higher crude prices = inflation Will it turn into war? Unlikely now. Both are strong, but full war is too risky. So far it’s proxy attacks, cyber threats & limited strikes This isn’t just Middle East news. It impacts: •Global oil •Stock markets •Gold prices •World stability $IOC