You've likely seen headlines about escalating tensions in the Middle East, specifically between Israel and Iran, and wondered what's really going on. This lesson will cut through the noise, explaining why these nations are clashing and what it means for everyone, not just the region.
Recent direct military exchanges between Israel and Iran have dramatically escalated a decades-long shadow war.
On April 13, Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles at Israel in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike on its consulate in Syria on April 1.