The Israel-Iran conflict, triggered by Israel’s June 12 “Operation Rising Lion” targeting Iranian nuclear sites, has escalated dramatically, raising global fears of a broader war.
Iran’s retaliatory launch of a ballistic missile armed with cluster munitions on June 19 injured 32 civilians in Beersheba, an act Israel has labelled a war crime.
Tehran also intensified cyberwarfare, hacking Israeli home security systems for intelligence—signalling a shift toward civilian-targeted digital conflict.
Rising tensions in the Middle East Spark Fears of Wider War as U.S. Weighs Action.
The U.S., under President Donald Trump, confirmed prior knowledge of Israel’s operation and has supplied advanced defense systems like THAAD.
Trump’s fluctuating stance—ranging from diplomatic overtures to threats of strikes on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility—adds uncertainty.
A decision on direct U.S. military action is expected within two weeks, raising stakes across the region.
Meanwhile, Israel’s multi-layered air defenses have proven effective but increasingly strained.
Russia and China condemned Israel’s actions, offering mediation while warning of escalation.
Fears of World War 3 are growing online, but Iran’s limited military capacity and the cautious stance of major powers make a global war unlikely for now.
However, any move to close the Strait of Hormuz or strike U.S. assets could trigger a wider regional conflict.
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