<h1>Nuclear Standoff Erupts: Israel Strikes Iran's Facilities After Years of Escalating Tensions and Strategic Provocations</h1> A timeline of escalating tensions between two regional powers reveals decades of conflict centered on nuclear capabilities and strategic confrontations. The hostilities intensified after a militant attack in October 2023, leading to retaliatory strikes, assassinations of key leaders, and direct military engagements. The conflict culminated in June 2025 with Israel launching comprehensive attacks on Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure, targeting facilities and key personnel, while Iran responded with missile and drone strikes.