Why is "Destruction of Israel in Iranian policy" trending?

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Iran and Israel have maintained no diplomatic relations since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and their relationship has been characterized by hostility ever since. Originally, relations were relatively cordial during the first three decades of Israeli independence, and saw close partnership between the two countries. However, following the revolution, Iran adopted the elimination of Israel as a Jewish state as a core component of its foreign policy. The Iranian government refuses to recognize Israel’s legitimacy as a state, calling for its destruction, and views Palestine as the sole legitimate authority over the territory of the former Mandatory Palestine. Furthermore, Iran has been a significant sponsor of various militant groups throughout the Middle East, providing funding, training, and support to factions hostile to Israel. In response, Israel sees Iran as an existential threat. Israel has targeted Iranian assets, and most notably, its nuclear program, through a combination of assassinations, airstrikes, and covert operations. In 2025 and 2026 the hostility escalated to a large scale armed conflict.