In recent months, global headlines have once again zeroed in on the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel . But why is Iran attacking Israel , and what makes this round of hostility different from previous ones? To truly understand this volatile geopolitical tension , we must examine a less obvious angle —one rooted in proxy warfare , ideological legitimacy , and strategic deflection amid a rapidly changing regional order. 🧠 Behind the Missiles: A Crisis of Ideological Legitimacy The mainstream narrative often focuses on missile launches , retaliatory strikes , and high-profile military exchanges . But according to experts at the International Crisis Group , these surface-level events are often symptoms , not causes . At its core, Iran's aggression toward Israel serves a dual purpose: bolstering its ideological credibility at home and across the Shia axis while diverting attention from growing domestic unrest . Iran's ruling regime, under increasing pressure from ...