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A major military conflict between Israel and Iran escalated significantly in early 2026, involving targeted strikes and ballistic missile exchanges across the Middle East. The hostilities resulted in significant casualties on both sides before a ceasefire was established on April 8.
Why it matters
This conflict represents a massive shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics, involving direct military confrontation between regional powers and the loss of high-ranking officials.
Israel and the US launched Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury on February 28, with the stated aim of creating conditions for regime change
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