Written by Ariel Farivar

The war between Iran and Israel was honestly one of the scariest and most intense things the world has seen in a long time. It all started when tensions that had been building for years finally exploded into full-on conflict. At first, it seemed like it might just be airstrikes and threats, but then it turned into a real war with missiles flying, cities under attack, and both countries going all out. Israel launched some powerful strikes early on, trying to take out Iran’s nuclear sites and military bases, while Iran responded with drones and rockets that hit parts of Israel, including Tel Aviv. It felt like the entire world was holding its breath, waiting to see what would happen next. There were so many moments where things could’ve gotten even worse, especially when other countries started picking sides or trying to step in. The U.S. backed Israel, as usual, while some other nations tried to get both sides to stop fighting. After weeks of intense battles, with tons of damage on both sides and way too many innocent people caught in the middle, things finally started to calm down. A ceasefire was agreed to, but it was clear that nothing would ever really be the same between them. Even though the war is technically over now, the situation still feels really tense. Both Iran and Israel are acting like they’re ready to go again at any moment. It’s honestly kind of scary to think about how close the world came to something even worse. Hopefully, leaders can chill out and actually try to solve stuff without fighting, but with how things have been, it’s hard to say. Either way, this war is something people will be talking about for a long time.