Iran-Israel War News Highlights: Tensions flared up in West Asia after Israel launched attacks on Iran on June 13, triggering destruction and casualties in both nations. The Iran–Israel war (13 June – 25 June 2025), also known as the Twelve-Day War, was an armed conflict in the Middle East. By Megan Harwood-Baynes, news reporter The conflict between Israel and Iran - once played out in a series of proxy wars - has escalated. As tensions flared between Israel and Iran, the longstanding rivalry between these two nations entered a critical juncture, marked by escalating military confrontations and shifting geopolitical dynamics.