Iran and Israel were once unlikely friends. Decades ago, under the Pahlavi monarchy, the two nations shared diplomatic ties and even strategic alignment. Today, however, they stand as bitter enemies, locked in a shadow war of proxies, missiles, and nuclear tension. What happened? This article dives into the complex layers of religious, political, and regional dynamics that transformed the relationship between Tehran and Tel Aviv.1. Iran and Israel: No Natural HostilityIran and Israel do not s...

Iran and Israel were once unlikely friends. Decades ago, under the Pahlavi monarchy, the two nations shared diplomatic ties and even strategic alignment. Today, however, they stand as bitter enemies, locked in a shadow war of proxies, missiles, and nuclear tension. What happened? This article dives into the complex layers of religious, political, and regional dynamics that transformed the relationship between Tehran and Tel Aviv.1. Iran and Israel: No Natural HostilityIran and Israel do not s...